BLT Mac n Cheese
By
Lynnda Cloutier
@eatygourmet
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Ingredients
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·8 oz. dry elbow macaroni
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·4 strips thin sliced bacon, diced
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·2 tbsp. minced shallots
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·3 tbsp. flour
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·1/4 cup dry white wine
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·1 1/2 cups 2 % milk, warmed
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·4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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·2 oz. smoked gouda cheese, shredded
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·1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
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·2 tbsp. dry white wine
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·tabasco sauce, salt, pepper to taste
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·1 roma tomato, seeded and diced
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·2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
How to Make BLT Mac n Cheese
- Cook macaroni in pot of boiling salted water as pkg. directs. Drain.
- Cook bacon in medium pan til crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate; reserve drippings. Add shallots to drippings and cook over medium heat til softened, 30 seconds.
- Whisk flour into drippings and cook 1 minute. Whisk in 1/4 cup wine. Whisk in milk to incorporate, then stir in cheddar, gouda and Dijon mustard til cheeses are melted. Stir in 2 Tbsp. wine and season with Tabasco salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni and divide between two serving dishes. Mix tomato, parsley and bacon, Garnish each serving with tomato topping. Serves 2