This indulgent mac and cheese recipe is elevated with the addition of smoky bacon and a splash of Jack Daniel's whiskey, creating a rich and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni pasta. 6 slices bacon, chopped. 2 tablespoons butter. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. 1 cup milk. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 2 tablespoons Jack Daniel's whiskey. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped parsley for garnish.
Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the macaroni. Remove the water and set it aside. Toast the bacon pieces in a big pan until they are golden brown. Take the bacon out of the pan and set it aside. Leave the bacon grease in the pan. Over medium-low heat, add butter to the pan that has bacon grease in it. Add the flour and mix it in with a whisk until it turns into a paste. Slowly add the heavy cream and milk, whisking all the time until the mixture is smooth and thick. Add the mozzarella and cheddar cheese shreds and mix them in until the cheese is melted and smooth. Mix the cooked macaroni and bacon pieces into the cheese sauce by stirring them in well. Add the Jack Daniel's whiskey and stir it in until it's mostly mixed in. Add pepper and salt to taste. Add chopped parsley as a garnish before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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