In a large saucepan, cooked the chopped bacon over medium heat until it just starts to brown. smoked paprikaĬook macaroni until it done but still firm (al dente). It will take longer to finish.Ĩ ounces uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup wood-smoked, thick sliced bacon, chopped 1/2 large onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded smoked Gruyere 1 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp. Prepare the casserole in a disposable aluminum baking dish, and smoke in a barbecue smoker. Add both these things to the macaroni when you add the sauce.Īnother option is to smoke it. You can reserve the bacon fat and substitute for part of the butter. Freeze about 6 slices bacon, then dice, fry and drain. One good option is to add bacon and green onions. Cover with buttered bread crumbs, then garnish with smoked paprika and bake at 400F for 20 minutes, until top is golden brown.įor buttered bread crumbs, pulse 2 slices bread into crumbs in processor (or rub into crumbs, let dry for an hour and rub again). Combine sauce with pasta, and pour into a buttered 13'x9' baking dish. Add cheese by handfuls and simmer until blended. Off heat, whisk in half and half and wine, salt, pepper, garlic, mustard, Tabasco and nutmeg. Recipe titles should be clear and concise.Self posts may contain links, but the recipe must be formatted and approved. We only allow direct post links from and i. Link post must contain the formatted recipe in the comments.No excessive self promotion without engagement. Deletes and reposts without mod direction will result in account removal. Url shorteners, bit.ly and amazon links are not allowed. Blog/YT/IG/Tweeter links can only be in the formatted text recipes and users must follow site wide self promotion guidelines of posting 1/10. All posts must have a formatted text recipe.or try these tips One hyper link per recipe. All posts require mod approval How to submit a well formatted recipe can be found here.

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