Bacon and Leek Mac 'n Cheese
    
    
    
      – Rachael Ray

Bacon and Leek Mac 'n Cheese – Rachael Ray

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Enrich mac and cheese with the deep flavors of bacon and leeks.Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 3-4 medium leeks, halved lengthwi

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 3-4 medium leeks, halved lengthwise then sliced 1/2-inch thick, rinsed and dried
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk, warmed
  • A few grates of fresh nutmeg
  • 1 box cavatappi (hollow corkscrew-shaped pasta) or penne rigate pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Emmentaler Swiss cheese or Gruyère cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 round tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

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