Description
This macaroni and cheese is nutty from both the havarti cheese and freshly ground nutmeg, a must have in any cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb (225 g) pasta (any shape), cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped bacon
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) unsalted butter
- 1-2 tbsp (15-30 ml) all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded Havarti Cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but leave bacon fat drippings in pan.
- Add butter and flour and cook until a roux is formed, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the milk and all the seasonings. Once thickened, add cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Toss sauce with pasta and serve with crispy bacon and fresh cilantro on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580