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Gourmet Bacon Mac and Cheese with Caramelized Onions

Gourmet Bacon Mac and Cheese

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A grown-up version of classic mac and cheese featuring crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and a creamy coriander-spiked cheese sauce topped with crumbled gorgonzola.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 837
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Main
  • 8 slices Bacon Crisp and crumble after cooking.
  • 1 large Onion Sliced for caramelization.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar For caramelizing onions.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 2 cups Macaroni pasta Cook according to package directions until al dente.
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For making the roux.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour For thickening the cheese sauce.
  • 2 cups Milk For the cheese sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander For flavoring the cheese sauce.
  • 2 cups Cheese Type not specified, use your favorite melting cheese.
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese For topping.

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • 13 x 9 inch casserole dish
  • Large pot for cooking pasta
  • Colander
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large nonstick skillet, fry the bacon until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Add sliced onions to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often until golden and caramelized.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and coriander, bringing to a simmer until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
  4. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and combine with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and cheese sauce in a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
  5. Top the mixture with crumbled gorgonzola cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 837kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 46gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 1084mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 481IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 1102mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Don't rush the onion caramelization process for the best flavor. Adjust the thickness of the cheese sauce with milk as needed. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving.

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