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Easy Jack Daniel's Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tsp Salt for pasta water
  • 12 oz. Smoked Bacon uncooked and chopped into pieces
  • 2 Tbsp Butter We use salted, but unsalted butter is fine
  • 1/4 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey Add more if desired ;-)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilpotles Adobe Chili Pepper Puree Use a food processor to puree then freeze remaining
  • 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 4 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese (white) Shredded
  • 2 ounces Smokes Provolone Cheese Shredded
  • 2 ounces Asiago Cheese Shredded (can substitute with Colby/Jack)
  • 8 ounces Dry Elbow Pasta
  • Croutons To Garnish

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. While the bacon is cooking, shred cheeses.
  4. Save 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings and clean the skillet. Make sure to wipe the sides to avoid catching flame.
  5. 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.
  6. Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir. Add bacon. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with croutons and enjoy!
    Easy Jack Daniel's Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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