MAC & CHEESE - Mac and Cheese with Bacon

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Tamika Goodridge's Smokin' Bacon Mac and Cheese The Chew Contributed by : Tamika Goodridge
2/3 Box	Elbow Macaroni, (about 10 ounces)
2 tablespoons	Butter
16 ounces	Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Medium	Onion
1 Large	Egg
4 Slices	thick cut hickory bacon, cut into lardons
1 cup	Milk
1/2 cup	Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup	Heavy Cream
2 tablespoons	Bread Crumbs
2 teaspoons	Crushed Red Pepper
	Salt
	Pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Cook elbow macaroni and set aside.

3. Grate onion, saving any juice released.

4. In medium cast iron pot, melt butter. Add onion and bacon, sauté until cooked.

5. Add macaroni, milks, and heavy cream. Stir in egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese, set the remaining aside.

6. Add crushed red pepper, salt and pepper and stir.

7. Divide between your 6-8 ramekins.

8. Evenly sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumbs on each ramekin.

9. Bake in oven on top shelf for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has crusted.

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