grown up mac & cheese

Name: Grown Up Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounce(s) thick sliced bacon; - vegetable oil; - kosher salt; 2 cup(s) elbow macaroni or cavatappi; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk; 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 4 ounce(s) gruyere cheese, grated; 3 ounce(s) extra-sharp cheddar, grated; 2 ounce(s) roquefort cheese, crumbled; 1 tablespoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground; 1 pinch(es) nutmeg; 2 slice(s) white sandwich bread, crusts removed; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh basil leaves, chopped

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34 Pinches

Patrick Johnson

Kingwood, TX

Updated on Nov 30, 2011

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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prep time 25 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 ounces thick sliced bacon
- vegetable oil
- kosher salt
2 cups elbow macaroni or cavatappi
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
3 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated
2 ounces roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 pinch nutmeg
2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

How To Make grown up mac & cheese

Step 1

Cook bacon until crisp.

Step 2

Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to package directions.
Step 3

Heat milk in a small saucepan, but do not let it boil.
Step 4

Melt the butter in a medium pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk.
Step 5

While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for another 2 minutes until thickened and smooth.
Step 6

Off the heat, add the Gruyere, cheddar, Roquefort, 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Step 7

Add cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon and stir well.
Step 8

Pour into oven save dish.
Step 9

Place bread slices in food processor and pulse until you have course crumbs. Add basil and pulse to combine.
Step 10

Sprinkle 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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