Sweetie Pie and Cupcakes

Jack Daniels Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

This Jack Daniel’s Bacon Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect comfort food for Fall weather or as a side any time of year for dinner. It’s loaded with lots of melted cheese and adobe chilies for a little kick. Enjoy this easy, homemade mac and cheese dish recipe and learn to make at Sweetie Pie and Cupcakes.

CourseDinner, Side Dish
CuisineAmerican, Italian

Servings	Prep Time
4people	30minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

Servings	Prep Time
4people	30minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

Ingredients

1/2tsp Saltfor pasta water
12oz. Smoked Baconuncooked and chopped into pieces
2Tbsp ButterWe use salted, but unsalted butter is fine
1/4cup Jack Daniel’s WhiskeyAdd more if desired 😉
1/2cup Chicken Broth
1/4cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2tsp Paprika
1tsp Garlic Powder
1tsp Chilpotles Adobe Chili Pepper PureeUse a food processor to puree then freeze remaining
1/2Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2cups Milk
4ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese (white)Shredded
2ounces Smokes Provolone CheeseShredded
2ounces Asiago CheeseShredded (can substitute with Colby/Jack)
8ounces Dry Elbow Pasta
CroutonsTo Garnish

Instructions

Heat an 8 quart pot filled with water until boiling. Once it begins boiling, add salt and pasta. Reduce heat to medium high and cook uncovered until pasta reaches al dente (a little firm). Drain pasta and set aside.
While Pasta is boiling, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Chop bacon into smaller pieces and place in the skillet until cooked and crisp.
While the bacon is cooking, shred cheeses.
Save 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings and clean the skillet. Make sure to wipe the sides to avoid catching flame.
Pour the bacon drippings back into the pan and heat over medium heat with butter. Once the butter is melted, add flour and whisk to combine. Add the paprika, garlic powder, adobe chili puree, Worcestershire, whiskey and chicken broth. Whisk to combine the ingredients. After 3 minutes, whisk in the milk. Allow the ingredients to come to a low simmer (bubble) and add cheeses. Stir until the cheese is melted and smooth.
Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir. Add bacon. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with croutons and enjoy!