Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese (Guy Fieri) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 shallots, peeled |
3 cloves garlic |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat |
2 tablespoons flour |
4 cups heavy cream |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese |
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
1 pound penne pasta, cooked |
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs |
2 tbsp. melted butter |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from foil and chop. In a large saute pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallot and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. 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. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta. 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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