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Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.Īllow plenty of time to cool because nobody likes a burnt mouth and cheese can burn like nobody's business. Scrape contents of both pans into a 3-quart baking dish and sprinkle the top with ( OPTIONAL) a few slices of tomato, handful of breadcrumbs and 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese.Fold in 2 cups frozen peas (thawed under cool water), and season with salt and pepper.Add 4 slices of bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips, 1 large onion (diced), 2 garlic cloves (smashed), and leaves from 1/4 bunch fresh thyme and cook for about 5 minutes, until onion is softened. Heat a 2-count of olive oil in a saut? pan.Mix well until macaroni is fully coated with the cheese mixture. Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper, then add cooked macaroni to the pan. Stir in 4 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese and continue stirring until the cheese is melted. Whisk vigorously, and continue to cook until the mixture is thick and smooth. Gradually whisk in 4 cups warm whole milk.
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Whisk in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to keep lumps from forming. Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.Add 1 pound elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes, and drain. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.Ultimate Mac 'N Cheese with Bacon and Peasĥ 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheeseĤ slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips