Bacon Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb cavatappi I used a bit less to make it cheesier
- 4 T. salted butter
- ΒΌ c. flour
- 2 c. whole milk warmed
- 1 c. half and half warmed
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 12 ounces sharp white cheddar shredded
- 4 ounces sliced American cheese cut into small pieces
- 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta to your liking and drain.
- In a cast iron skillet, melt butter.
- Sprinkle on flour and whisk 2 minutes to cook.
- Slowly add milk/half and half, whisking to combine.
- Add mustard and salt.
- Whisk about 5 minutes, it should get bubbly and thicken up a bit.
- Add in cheeses and stir to melt them.
- Once smooth, add pasta and sprinkle on bacon.
- Serve immediately!