MAC-DADDY MAC AND CHEESE

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This is an adaptation of a recipe that Guy Fieri showed on the show "Guy Off the Hook". We have made it a few times now and each time we are amazed at just how delicious this turns out. But, lets face it, how can you turn down the trifecta of Cheese, Bacon and Heavy Cream?

Provided by Lord Bezoar

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 9x13 pan of great mac and cheese, 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 shallots, peeled
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups heavy cream
2 -4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb rotini pasta, cooked
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make a little open topped pouch of aluminum foil and place the shallots and garlic in there with a pinch of salt and a bit of olive oil.
  • Roast this for 30-45 min or until tender and just starting to brown.
  • While that is roasting, place the Thyme in a 2 quart saucepan and pour the Heavy Cream on top of it. Place over Medium heat. **Make sure this does not boil, we only want to get it nice and hot.
  • Once the garlic and shallots are done, chop them up and set aside.
  • Reheat the bacon fat in a large saute pan and add the garlic and shallots.
  • Saute for 1 Minute.
  • Add Flour and stir for 1 minute.
  • Grab the Thyme with a pair of tongs and throw it away. Then, pour the hot cream into your large saute pan.
  • Reduce this mixture by about 1/3.
  • Now, stir in your cheeses until the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Season to taste with Salt and Pepper.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the Pasta.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle the Bacon, Parsley and Panko over the top.
  • Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top of everything and bake uncovered until lightly browned and bubbly (about 20-25 min).

Md Milad
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This mac and cheese is amazing! I highly recommend it.


Kashi Multani
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This mac and cheese is so good! I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy topping.


Mikey Boogerman
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This mac and cheese is the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Malik irfan Malik irfan
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so creamy and the topping is so crispy.


Thembi Mncube
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Tyreik Victor
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I made this mac and cheese for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


frawla tiktok
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This mac and cheese was so good! I loved the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy topping.


Michael Ferry Maas
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This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


hailey fanner
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This mac and cheese is amazing! I highly recommend it.


Erdenetsetseg Eegi9
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I love this mac and cheese! It's the perfect comfort food.


Eruwa Mary
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and so delicious.


Make E Happenofficial
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This is the creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese I've ever had.


Ka Na
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I've made this mac and cheese several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Chandan Bhaia
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This was a great recipe! The mac and cheese was delicious and my kids loved it.


babie76 kyle
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and turned out perfect.


Benjamin Dwinell
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This is the best mac and cheese I have ever had! It is so creamy and cheesy, and the perfect comfort food.