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Panko Crusted Pancetta Mac 'n Cheese
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11 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 35MINS

Panko Crusted Pancetta Mac 'n Cheese

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6 ratings
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.
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I clearly love to cook but I am so much more than that. I am a wife, a mother of two, digital marketing executive and an Autism support coach. Yep! My hands are full!
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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.
35MINS
Total Time
$1.41
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Pasta
1 lb
Pasta, cooked
Unsalted Butter
1/4 cup
Unsalted Butter
All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Milk
1 cup
Milk
I used 2% organic
Heavy Cream
2 cups
Heavy Cream
Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
2 cups
Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Dry Mustard
1 tsp
Dry Mustard
Panko Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
Spray Butter
as needed
Spray Butter
Pancetta
1 pckg
Pancetta, chopped
or Chopped Bacon
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
877
Fat
53.9 g
Protein
25.1 g
Carbs
70.9 g
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step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the Unsalted Butter (1/4 cup) and cook until melted. Whisk in the All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup) and cook for about 1 minute.
step 2 In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the Unsalted Butter (1/4 cup) and cook until melted. Whisk in the All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup) and cook for about 1 minute.
step 3
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.
step 3 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.
step 4
Reduce to low and add Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (2 cups). Stir until melted.
step 5
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 (1/4 cup) evenly over top and spray with Spray Butter (as needed).
step 6
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.
step 6 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.
step 7
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.
step 8
Once mac and cheese is ready, sprinkle the cooked pancetta over top and enjoy!
step 8 Once mac and cheese is ready, sprinkle the cooked pancetta over top and enjoy!
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American
Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Pork
Pasta
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