Tavern Mac & Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Fody's Great American Tavern

Time45m

Serves4

Smoked bacon, fondue and toasted bread crumbs Add Chicken $7, Add Buffalo Chicken $7, Add Lobster $18

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups Elbow macaroni

8 slices Smoked Bacon

2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 cup Fontina Cheese

2 cups Milk

4 tablespoons Butter

1 tablespoon 00 bread flour

1 cup Bread Crumbs

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Pasta

Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Bacon

In a skillet, cook the smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove, chop into pieces, and set aside.

Make the Cheese Sauce

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until thickened. Add the cheddar and fontina cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, and chopped bacon. Mix well.

Prepare the Topping

In a small bowl, toss the bread crumbs with olive oil. Spread the mac and cheese mixture into a baking dish and top with the seasoned bread crumbs.

Bake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the mac and cheese for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.