Bacon N' Broccoli Mac N' Cheese

Name: Bacon N' Broccoli Mac N' Cheese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 slices bacon, chopped, turkey okay; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; 3 slices American cheese; 1 12 cups cheese, shredded, cheddar and colby jack blend; 1 cup elbow macaroni; 1 cup broccoli floret, chopped; parmesan cheese, for topping; salt and pepper, to taste

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 slices bacon, chopped, turkey okay
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
3 slices American cheese
1 12 cups cheese, shredded, cheddar and colby jack blend
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 cup broccoli floret, chopped
parmesan cheese, for topping
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2

Boil elbow macaroni in salted water for 10 minutes, drain and set aside.
3

Heat butter in saute pan and add chopped bacon and shallots.
4

Cook until bacon is crispy and shallots are tender.
5

Add paprika and flour to form a roux, stirring to incorporate and cook down flour.
6

Add milk, heat until simmering.
7

Add cheese and melt.
8

Stir to incorporate, add salt and pepper to taste.
9

Add macaroni and broccoli and pour into a greased casserole dish.
10

Top with parmasean cheese and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.