Steakhouse Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 slices applewood smoked bacon
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup heavy cream
10 slices white american cheese, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cracked pepper
1/2 cup crushed ritz cracker
1/8 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions:

In medium saucepan over high heat, bring two quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add macaroni and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until desired doneness. Strain, cool and rinse. Set aside.
Cook bacon until crispy. Drain, cool and coarsely chop. Set aside.
In a 2 quart saucepan, heat half and half and heavy cream on medium heat just before a simmer, stirring continuously.
Add chopped American cheese until melted, followed by the cheddar. Melt cheese completely in the sauce. Stir in gorgonzola cheese and salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and toss cooled macaroni into the cheese sauce to coat along with bacon.
Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into oven-safe casserole dish. Top with crushed Ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and serve.
You can add chives as a garnish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1188.72 Kcal (4977 kJ)
Calories from fat	653.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	72.6g	112%
Cholesterol	202.64mg	68%
Sodium	2238.16mg	93%
Potassium	613.24mg	13%
Total Carbs	88.41g	29%
Sugars	9.72g	39%
Dietary Fiber	2.43g	10%
Protein	50.07g	100%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	1070.1mg	107%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	301.55 Kcal (1263 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.42g	112%
Cholesterol	51.4mg	68%
Sodium	567.76mg	93%
Potassium	155.56mg	13%
Total Carbs	22.43g	29%
Sugars	2.47g	39%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	10%
Protein	12.7g	100%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	30%
Iron	0.8mg	17%
Calcium	271.5mg	107%

* 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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