Tamika Goodridge's Smokin' Bacon Mac and Cheese

A winning recipe!

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Tamika Goodridge

This tasty recipe won over Michael Symon and will win over you too!

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients

instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
step 2

ingredients 2/3 Box Elbow Macaroni (about 10 ounces)

instructions Cook elbow macaroni and set aside.
step 3

ingredients 1/2 Medium Onion

instructions Grate onion, saving any juice released.
step 4

ingredients 4 Slices thick cut hickory bacon
2 tablespoons Butter

instructions In medium cast iron pot, melt butter. Add onion and bacon, sauté until cooked.
step 5

ingredients 12 ounces Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Large Egg
1 cup Milk
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup Heavy Cream

instructions Add macaroni, milks, and heavy cream. Stir in egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese, set the remaining aside.
step 6

ingredients 2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
Salt and Pepper to Taste

instructions Add crushed red pepper, salt and pepper and stir.
step 7

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instructions Divide between your 6-8 ramekins.
step 8

ingredients Remaining cheese
2 tablespoons Bread Crumbs

instructions Evenly sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumbs on each ramekin.
step 9

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instructions Bake in over on top shelf for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has crusted. Remove and serve.
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