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Fancy Macaroni
I’m not going to say much. Just this: Make this sometime over the holidays.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●skillet
- ●pot
- ●whisk
- ●baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cook macaroni for half the time of the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3
Fry bacon until slightly, but not overly, crispy. Drain on a paper towel. Reserve grease.
4
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet and then saute onions over medium-low heat for 10 to ⏱️ 12 minutes, or until golden brown and soft. Set aside.
5
In a pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter (and add 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon grease for good measure!). Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for ⏱️ 1 minute. Pour in milk and half & half, then cook for 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes or until thick. Reduce heat to low. Add salt & pepper to taste. (Do not undersalt!)
6
Beat egg yolks and drizzle 1/4 cup hot mixture into the yolks, stirring constantly. Stir to combine. Pour egg mixture into sauce and cook for another minute.
7
Add cheeses and stir until melted. Add onions and bacon and stir. Taste for seasonings and add more salt if needed. Add cooked macaroni and stir to coat.
8
Pour into a baking dish and bake for 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes or until sizzling and hot. Serve with red meat or a green salad.
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