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Panko Crusted Pancetta Mac 'n Cheese

Love this Mac 'n Cheese! The panko and pancetta add a whole other level of texture and flavor. It's a must-try! For the kiddos, just set theirs aside before adding the panko for a simple mac experience.

Total Time

35min

4.1

8 Ratings

Author: Belqui's Twist

Servings:

Ingredients

•

1 lb

Pasta , cooked

•

4 Tbsp

Unsalted Butter

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4 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

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1 cup

Milk

•

2 cups

Heavy Cream

•

2 cups

Shredded White Cheddar Cheese

•

1/2 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

•

1 tsp

Dry Mustard

•

4 Tbsp

Panko Breadcrumbs

•

as needed

Spray Butter

•

1 pckg

Pancetta , chopped

or Chopped Bacon

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp) and cook until melted. Whisk in the All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp) and cook for about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to medium and add Milk (1 cup) , Heavy Cream (2 cups) , Dry Mustard (1 tsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) . Whisk until it begins to bubble.

Reduce to low and add Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (2 cups) . Stir until melted.

Add Pasta (1 lb) , stirring until combined. Remove from heat. Place the mac and cheese in an oven-safe skillet and flatten it lightly. Sprinkle Panko Breadcrumbs (4 Tbsp) evenly over top and spray with Spray Butter (as needed) .

Bake for approximately 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). You may increase to no more than 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) if it's taking too long to become golden on top.

While the mac and cheese bakes in the oven, cook the Pancetta (1 pckg) in a pan until golden with no oil. It will release its own fat.

Once mac and cheese is ready, sprinkle the cooked pancetta over top and enjoy!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

877

FAT

53.9 g

PROTEIN

25.1 g

CARBS

70.9 g