Receta Bacon and Egg Mac & Cheese
by Chef Alex - Big City Chefs
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American
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Tiempo para Cocinar: |
Raciónes: 8 |
Ingredientes
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1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
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2 ounces butter
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2 ounces All Purpose flour
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1 bay leaf
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¼ teaspoon hot sauce
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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2 quarts heavy cream or whole milk
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8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
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8 ounces bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
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4 ounces fresh breadcrumbs, fine
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4 eggs
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Direcciones
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter until the foam subsides and add the A.P. flour and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Allow to cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes, until the roux begins to toast gently.
- Add the bay leaf and the cream, whisking constantly until it comes to a simmer and begins to thicken.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the mustard, nutmeg,
- and hot sauce.
- Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently to
- prevent scorching.
- Remove from heat, discard bay leaf, and whisk in the
- grated cheese and the chopped bacon, reserving a small portion of the cheese for the top.
- In a small, non-stick pan melt a small amount of butter and crack an egg directly into it and gently cook until it is just barely set.
- Reserve on a plate.
- Place macaroni and cheese mixture into a shallow pan and top with the reserved cheese, followed by the sunny-side-up eggs and finally the
- breadcrumbs.
- Finish with a few dots of butter.
- Broil on high until golden brown and delicious.
- Serve immediately.