Mac & Cheese Ring

Name: Mac & Cheese Ring
Ingredients: Mac and Cheese; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, about 4 cups; 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente according to package instructions; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, plus additional for coating; Cheese Sauce; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Toppings; 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 bunch chives, chopped

18 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

Mac and Cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, about 4 cups
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente according to package instructions
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs, plus additional for coating
Cheese Sauce
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 bunch chives, chopped

Directions

1

Mac 'n' Cheese:
2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 12 cup bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Coat pan with bread crumbs as if flouring the pan.
3

In a dutch oven melt butter over medium high heat. Once the butter has melted whisk in the flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until there are no lumps. Whisk in both cheeses.
4

Once the mixture is smooth turn off the heat and stir in the cooked pasta and bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
5

Stirring quickly add the eggs being sure not to let them scramble.
6

Spoon the mixture in the prepared bundt pan. Use a spatula to press the pasta down to create an even layer.
7

Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
8

Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to loosen the sides of the pan before removing. Serve with cheese sauce and garnish with crumbled bacon and chives.
9

Cheese sauce:
10

Bring the half and half to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cheese in small handfuls and whisk until smooth.