Torchiette w/ Bacon, Beer & Cheese Sauce | Rouxbe Online Culinary School

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp white onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 red pepper
• pinch fresh thyme
• 2 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• kosher salt (to taste)
• white pepper (to taste)
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup beer (can substitute with milk)