Subj : BH&G 2349
To   : ALL
From : DAVE DRUM
Date : Thu Apr 08 2021 15:19:00

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Apple-Bacon Mac & Cheese
 Categories: Pork, Fruits, Pasta, Cheese, Dairy
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      6 sl Bacon
      3    Granny Smith apples; cored,
           - in 1/2" pieces
      1 md Onion; chopped
      8 oz Dried small shell pasta
      2 tb Butter
      2 tb All-purpose flour
      2 c  Milk
      2 ts Dijon-style mustard
      4 oz White cheddar cheese;
           - shredded
      4 oz Smoked Gouda cheese;
           - shredded
           Fresh thyme; (opt)
    1/4 ts Ground black pepper
 
  Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.
  
  In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until
  crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; crumble into
  pieces. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in
  skillet. Add the apples and onion. Cook until tender,
  about 5 minutes; set aside.
  
  Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set
  aside. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan melt butter over
  medium heat. Stir in flour and ground black pepper until
  combined. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until
  slightly thickened and bubbly. Add mustard and both
  cheeses, stirring until melted. Stir pasta, apples and
  half of the bacon into cheese sauce, stirring to coat.
  
  Transfer to a 2 quart square baking dish. Bake, uncovered,
  for 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and
  fresh thyme, if desired.
  
  Better Homes & Gardens | October 2014
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 11 October 2014
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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