Name: Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H10M0.000S
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 shallots, peeled; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat; 2 tablespoons flour; 4 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound penne pasta, cooked; 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from foil and chop. In a large saute pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallot and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third. Stir in cheeses until melted, creamy and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta. Place in a 9X13 casserole dish. In a small bowl, mix together diced bacon, bread crumbs, butter and parsley. Top Mac n Cheese with Panko mixture and bake uncovered at same heat until bubbling and lightly browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

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