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Classic Macaroni and Cheese With Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar and Recipe

Classic Macaroni and Cheese With Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar and Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 -3 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz smoked bacon, chopped
1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 -3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup vidalia onion, finely diced
2 tbsp garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp mustard powder
5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated and divided
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated and divided
kosher salt
cracked black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves, plus leaves for garnish
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, plus leaves for garnish

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 2 baking dishes with the butter.
Place chopped bacon on a baking sheet and cook in oven until half cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain off excess grease, reserve bacon.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook elbow macaroni until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Strain, toss lightly in olive oil, reserve.
In a saucepan, on medium-high heat, saute bacon with a light amount of olive oil. Add the onion and cook until translucent then add the garlic. Dust with flour, whisk in milk, cream, nutmeg, and mustard powder. Bring to simmer stirring constantly for several minutes. Whisk in 4 cups of Cheddar and half a cup of Parmesan. Stir until all the cheese is melted. Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Fold in the pasta, sage and parsley.
Place into buttered baking dishes. Top with remaining cheeses and place dishes on baking tray and place in the oven. Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and sage leaves and serve!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1203.23 Kcal (5038 kJ)
Calories from fat	692.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	76.92g	118%
Cholesterol	193.35mg	64%
Sodium	1624.99mg	68%
Potassium	529.12mg	11%
Total Carbs	74.51g	25%
Sugars	10.4g	42%
Dietary Fiber	3.1g	12%
Protein	56.61g	113%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	14%
Vitamin A	2mg	68%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	1312mg	131%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	214.88 Kcal (900 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.74g	118%
Cholesterol	34.53mg	64%
Sodium	290.2mg	68%
Potassium	94.5mg	11%
Total Carbs	13.31g	25%
Sugars	1.86g	42%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	12%
Protein	10.11g	113%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	68%
Iron	0.6mg	17%
Calcium	234.3mg	131%

* 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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