Mac & Cheese with Broccoli & Bacon
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1 pound box of your favorite noodles
- 10 slices crispy bacon
- 4 TBS butter
- 4 TBS flour
- 4 cups of milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups of shredded Gruyere Muenster, Pepper Jack, American or your go-to
- Salt & pepper
- A few shakes of red pepper or Tabasco if you want a kick or thin sliced jalapenos
- Steamed or blanched and drained broccoli florets as much or little as you like
Instructions
- Get your salted water boiling for the pasta and another pot for your broccoli.
- Melt the butter in a small pot, whisk in the flour.
- Slowly whisk in the milk.
- Add the cheeses and whisk over low heat until melted.
- Season with salt & pepper and if you like heat a little red pepper or Tabasco.
- Steam or blanch your broccoli.
- Cook your pasta according to box directions to al dente.
- Once pasta is drained, pour the sauce over and fold it in. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Fold in the broccoli and the bacon and serve!
Notes
Feel free to add in thin slices of jalapeno if you want a little heat.