Fried Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb thick cut bacon
• 8 oz macaroni elbow pasta
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp Yoder Smokers Beef Rub
• 2 cups half and half
• 8 oz (1 scant cup) pimento cheese spread
• 4 oz (12 slices) American cheese
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 - 3 qt vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup flour
• 3 tbsp Yoder Smokers Beef Rub, divided
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 3/4 cup Buttermilk Ranch (recipe below)
• 3/4 cup Big Rick’s Original Bar-B-Q Sauce
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3-4 tbsp buttermilk
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, minced
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Noble Saltworks Hickory Smoked Salt
• Black pepper, to taste