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Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb macaroni
12 oz bacon
6 tbsp flour
2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 dash worcestershire sauce
1 dash nutmeg
1 dash hot sauce
5 cups milk
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
2 eggs
6 cups cheese, grated
1 -2 cup ritz cracker, crushed

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350*F.
Grease a deep 3-quart baking dish and set aside.
Cook bacon until crispy, reserving the grease.
Cook macaroni according to package instructions for al dente.
Drain and set aside.
Crumble the bacon into the crushed crackers and add 1 cup of the grated cheese.
Pulse in a food processor and set aside.
Measure 6 tbs of bacon grease and heat in a large saucepan until bubbling.
Add flour all at once, whisking until incorporated.
Add the onion powder, both paprikas, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.
Continue to whisk for another 1-2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the milk and evaporated milk.
Whisk continuously on medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly.
Lower the temperature to a simmer.
Add the worcestershire, nutmeg, and hot sauce.
Stir in the remaining 5 cups of grated cheese.
Stir over low heat until the cheeses are melted.
Beat the two eggs in a small bowl.
Add about a cup of the cheese sauce mixture to the eggs, and whisk rapidly.
Whisk the egg mixture back into the pot.
Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce mixture. It will be very loose; the macaroni will absorb excess liquid as it bakes.
Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Top with the cracker-bacon-cheese mixture.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the middle is set.
Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	835.96 Kcal (3500 kJ)
Calories from fat	385.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.79g	66%
Cholesterol	111.26mg	37%
Sodium	1344.64mg	56%
Potassium	480.95mg	10%
Total Carbs	72.21g	24%
Sugars	11.01g	44%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	9%
Protein	41.81g	84%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	858mg	86%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	261.78 Kcal (1096 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.4g	66%
Cholesterol	34.84mg	37%
Sodium	421.07mg	56%
Potassium	150.61mg	10%
Total Carbs	22.61g	24%
Sugars	3.45g	44%
Dietary Fiber	0.69g	9%
Protein	13.09g	84%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	268.7mg	86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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