Macattacaroni < GuthrieFamily

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---++ Macattacaroni
---+++ INGREDIENTS
   * 8-12 oz tubular pasta
   * 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
   * 1 medium onion, diced
   * 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
   * 3 Tbsp AP flour
   * 3.25 c milk
   * 4 c (1 lb) shredded sharp cheddar
   * 1 tsp salt
   * 1 tsp paprika
   * black pepper
   * 1/2 c grated parmesan
   * 1/3 c panko
---+++ PREPARATION
   1. Heat oven to 375
   1. Boil water in Dutch oven for pasta.  Cook pasta al dente; drain in colander.
   1. Heat bacon in Dutch oven over medium for 3 minutes.  
   1. Stir in onion and cook until onions are golden and bacon is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
   1. Add enough butter to have 3 Tbsp of fat.
   1. When butter has melted, add flour and cook about 3 minutes or until lightly colored.
   1. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring until smooth.
   1. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
   1. Add 3 cups of cheese and stir until it melts.
   1. Add macaroni, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
   1. Combine remaining cheddar, panko and parmesan in a bowl.
   1. Spoon over macaroni mixture.
   1. Bake for 30 minutes or until top is brown.
   1. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

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Topic revision: r2 - 2016-12-29 - JMagGuthrie