28 Jul Double Smoked Bacon Gouda Mac and Cheese
Double Smoked Bacon Gouda Mac and Cheese
Baked or Casserole, Main Dish, Pork
July 28, 2025
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 8 Servings
Ingredients
1 lb Golden Grain® Elbows
8 slices bacon, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
2 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
3 tbsp. all purpose flour
3 cups milk
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
1 cup Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
1 tsp. salt
Directions
1Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 13- x 9-inch baking dish
2Meanwhile, cook bacon in large high-sided skillet or saucepan set over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until fat is rendered and bacon is golden and crisp around edges. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate to drain
3Remove all but 2 tbsp bacon fat from skillet; add butter and onions. Cook, stirring often, for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in garlic, thyme and rosemary; cook for about 2 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle flour over top; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until incorporated
4Slowly whisk in milk, pepper and salt; bring to boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened slightly
5Stir in Gouda, Cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan and mustard until cheese melts. Stir in cooked pasta and half of the bacon. Transfer to prepared baking dish
6Toss bread crumbs with remaining Parmesan and bacon. Sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.
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