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Gorgonzola Bacon Mac and Cheese by Nutmeg Nanny
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5 from 1 vote

Gorgonzola Bacon Mac and Cheese

This gorgonzola bacon mac and cheese is packed full of crunchy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, and sharp gorgonzola cheese. This is one grown-up mac and cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 2 -4 servings
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1-1/2 cups whole milk slightly warmed
  • 5 ounces gorgonzola cheese
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar shredded cheese
  • 6 ounces crispy cooked bacon
  • Fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • Nutmeg pinch

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x9 pan with non-stick spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil of high heat.
  • Add a heavy pinch of kosher salt to the water and pour in the pasta.
  • Cook until al dente, following the box directions.
  • Once the pasta is cooked drain and set aside until ready to use.
  • In a large high sided skillet add butter and set over medium heat.
  • Once the butter has melted add in the flour and whisk to combine.
  • Once the mixture has become smooth slowly whisk in warmed milk until fully combined.
  • Whisk the mixture until it's smooth and starts to thicken.
  • Once it has thickened add in gorgonzola and sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Turn off the heat on the stove and stir the mixture until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Stir in pasta, bacon, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Add mixture to the prepared pan, top with additional cheese if desired, and bake for 35 minutes until the top with lightly browned.

Notes

Adapted from Ina Garten