Ultimate Mac and Cheese
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A rich and decadent mac and cheese recipe featuring a blend of old cheddar, bacon, and a unique cheese sauce enhanced with Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and pickled jalapenos, topped with a crispy cheesy breadcrumb crust.
00:25:00 total
Serves 6
medium
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Ingredients
- old cheddar - 10 oz (grated)
- thick cut bacon - watch the video to see
- macaroni - watch the video to see
- fresh garlic - watch the video to see
- Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
- hot sauce - a few dashes
- pickled jalapenos - watch the video to see
- Panko bread crumbs - 2 cups
- butter - 1/2 stick (melted)
- Parmesan cheese - 2 oz (grated)
- white cheddar cheese - 2 oz (grated)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese and Bacon: Grate 10 oz of old cheddar cheese and prepare thick cut bacon as desired.
- Cook Macaroni: Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- Make Sauce: Supplement the sauce with fresh garlic, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce.
- Add Cheese and Jalapenos: Let the mixture cool slightly, then add another 6 oz of grated cheese and some pickled jalapenos. Fold together to distribute the unmelted cheese evenly.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: Mix together two cups of Panko bread crumbs with about a half stick of melted butter and about 2 oz each of grated Parmesan, cheddar, and white cheddar cheese.
- Assemble and Bake: Top the mac and cheese with the cheesy breadcrumb mixture and bake in a 400°F oven for about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Scoop out the mac and cheese and serve immediately.
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