grown up mac & cheese
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One of my sons has proven that a human being can actually grow and prosper on mac & cheese alone, well almost. It is a good thing he is very active. This recipe takes the ol' classic and refines it for the more cultured palate. However, just like when you were a kid, you will swear you could bathe in this stuff.
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Ingredients For grown up mac & cheese
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4 ozthick sliced bacon
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vegetable oil
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kosher salt
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2 celbow macaroni or cavatappi
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1 1/2 cmilk
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2 Tbspunsalted butter
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2 Tbspall-purpose flour
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4 ozgruyere cheese, grated
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3 ozextra-sharp cheddar, grated
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2 ozroquefort cheese, crumbled
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1 Tbspblack pepper, freshly ground
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1 pinchnutmeg
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2 slicewhite sandwich bread, crusts removed
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2 Tbspfresh basil leaves, chopped
How To Make grown up mac & cheese
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1Cook bacon until crisp.
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2Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to package directions.
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3Heat milk in a small saucepan, but do not let it boil.
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4Melt the butter in a medium pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk.
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5While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for another 2 minutes until thickened and smooth.
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6Off the heat, add the Gruyere, cheddar, Roquefort, 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper and nutmeg.
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7Add cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon and stir well.
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8Pour into oven save dish.
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9Place bread slices in food processor and pulse until you have course crumbs. Add basil and pulse to combine.
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10Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the top of the pasta and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaronie is browned on top.
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