Lunch / Dinner
Bourbon-Bacon Mac and Cheese
While bourbon might not immediately come to mind when thinking about cheesy pasta, you’ll be hooked after one bite of this delicious Bourbon-Bacon Mac and Cheese.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°.
Cook bacon in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
Add onion to skillet, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; cook for 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bourbon. Bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in Gouda and 1 cup Cheddar until smooth. Stir in half of bacon and cooked pasta; sprinkle with remaining bacon and remaining ½ cup Cheddar.
Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Top with thyme, if desired.