The Pioneer Woman's Top-Rated Mac and Cheese Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

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• 4 cups dried macaroni
• 1 whole egg
• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 pound sharp cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
• Salt
• Seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• cayenne pepper, optional, to taste
• paprika, optional, to taste
• thyme, optional, to taste
• 1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon
• 3 yellow onions, halved and sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces gorgonzola