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Smoked Bacon Mac and Cheese
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
servings
Ingredients
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1
pound
bacon
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1
tablespoon
canola oil
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¼
cup
flour
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2
cups
milk
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1
teaspoon
salt
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½
teaspoon
pepper
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4
oz
process cheese
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cut into 1 inch cubes (or 1 cup of any other type of shredded cheese)
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1
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
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1
pound
pasta
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cooked and drained
Instructions
In a large pot, prepare pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.
Cut bacon in small pieces and cook in skillet until crispy (about 7 minutes).
Remove cooked bacon from skilled and drain on paper towels.
Reserve 1/4 cup of bacon fat; discard the rest of the bacon fat.
Add reserved bacon fat back into the skillet.
Add flour and stir for one minute until it starts to gets pasty.
Whisk in the milk. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until the milk begins to thicken — about 5 minutes.
Add cheese, salt and pepper and stir until cheese is melted.
Add cooked and drained pasta and stir to combine.
Stir in cooked bacon