Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese

Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese a try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 726 calories, 17g of protein, and 62g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. A mixture of flour, pepper jack cheese, penne pasta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the panko bread crumbs you could follow this main course with the Caramel Apple Crisp as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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2
Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender.
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3
Remove from foil and chop. In a large saute pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat.
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4
Add roasted shallot and garlic and saute for 1 minute.
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5
Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
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Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third. Stir in cheeses until melted, creamy and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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7
Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta.
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8
Place in a 9X13 casserole dish. In a small bowl, mix together diced bacon, bread crumbs, butter and parsley. Top Mac n Cheese with Panko mixture and bake uncovered at same heat until bubbling and lightly browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 10 m.
Servings8
Health Score6
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