I love to experiment with comfort foods, and mac and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort foods in America. Tonight's dinner experiment turned out great and that's why you are all going to get it on the blog. It's Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon (that's my little "healthy" tip). That being said, nothing about this recipe is healthy, but it's 100% delicious!!
Ingredients
2 Tbs. Butter
1 pkg. Elbow Pasta, cooked according to package directions
2 Tbs. Flour
1/2 C. Half and Half
1 lb. Turkey Bacon, cooked
3 1/2 C. Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
16 oz. Full Fat Sour Cream
Pepper
Directions
Grill up your bacon, let cool, and cut into pieces. (I cook mine in the wok because I like to use to bacon fat but that's optional.) Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a wok combine your butter and flour, whisk to make your roux. Then when your butter is completely melted, add your half and half, then your cheddar and stir until melted. Add a sprinkle of pepper. Add the sour cream and turn on low, stirring occasionally (you just want everything combined).
Cook your pasta according to package instructions. Drain, (but reserve 1/4 C. pasta water) and dump pasta with the pasta water, into your cheese mixture. Add the chopped up bacon, and stir until everything is well combined.
Pour your mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle with some sharp cheddar cheese. Place in the oven for 15 minutes or until the top is just lightly brown and crusty. Take out and let sit for 10 min. before serving. Enjoy!!
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