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    Bacon Pesto Mac ‘N Cheese

    Carol DorrBy Carol DorrAugust 20, 20202 Mins Read
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    Bacon Pesto Mac ‘N Cheese

    Jenny Flake
    April 2019
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    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Italian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 1/2 pounds bacon cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
    • 1 pound elbow macaroni
    • 8 Tbs. unsalted butter
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 1 tsp. salt plus more to taste
    • 1/4 tsp. pepper plus more to taste
    • 3 cups whole milk or more as needed
    • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 8 ounces pesto

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 15 to 18 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
    • While the bacon is cooking, in a large saucepan or small stockpot, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    • Wipe out the saucepan or small stockpot and return it to medium heat. Add the butter. When the butter is melted, sprinkle in the flour, salt, and pepper and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, whisking. Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheeses. Stir in the pasta and pesto. Set aside 1 cup of bacon and stir in the remaining bacon. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with the reserved bacon. (If mixture gets too thick as it cools, stir in additional milk.) Serves 8 to 10.
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