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Bacon Mac & Cheese

What could be better then creamy Mac n’ Cheese?
...Bacon Mac n’ Cheese! This stove-top version uses the
bacon drippings to make the cheese base, infusing it with a wonderful, smoky flavor.

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)

Directions:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, then using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Discard all but two tablespoons of the bacon grease. Place the pan with the bacon grease back on the stove over low heat and stir in the flour.
Cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and season with hot sauce, dry mustard, salt and pepper.
Cook until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes.
Add the cheese and stir until the cheese melts completely. Stir in the cooked macaroni and cook 3 minutes, or until heated through.
Stir in the bacon and serve immediately.

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