Bacon Gruyere Mac and Cheese

by Brad Hill

Here is the recipe that I made for the cook off, I doubled the recipe and added a lot more parmesan cheese then regular. I also did a lot more bacon than normal too.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Mac and cheese is always better when crisp bacon goodness is involved, especially in this easy stovetop, no-fuss 30 min dish from start to finish!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 6 slices Jones Dairy Farm Sliced Bacon, diced
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/4 cups shredded gruyere cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

• In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, garlic and thyme over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce by half, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in cheeses, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in pasta and bacon until well combined.
• Serve immediately, garnished with bacon, if desired.

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