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Creamy Gouda Mac and Cheese

Creamy and dreamy, with smoky bacon, gouda and cheddar cheeses
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. elbow macaroni
  • 10 strips thick cut bacon
  • 1 lb. smoked Gouda cheese shredded
  • 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 cups milk
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Boil and drain the pasta according to package directions for al dente. 
  • Dice the bacon. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove onto a paper towel. 
  • Melt butter in the same pot you boiled the pasta in. Sauté the garlic in the butter until it sizzles. Add the Dijon mustard and stir until bubbly, about 1 minute. Pour in the milk. Whisking constantly, bring to a boil over high heat. 
  • Lower the heat to a simmer and add the cheese, one handful at a time, stirring to combine after each addition. Once all the cheese is added, take the pot off heat. Stir in the bacon bits and al dente pasta. 
Keyword cheese, dinner, pasta
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