Stuart’s Irish Yankee Mac and Cheese
Servings Prep Time
6-8 people 6minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Servings Prep Time
6-8 people 6minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta 2 minutes less than the package instructs. Set aside.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon until it begins to crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook for 1 more minute. Remove garlic and bacon and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until a paste forms. Continuously whisking, add the milk in slow increments until incorporated into the flour paste. Cook until thick and smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add in the cheddar cheese in thirds, until it has melted and becomes a velvety sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, peas, and bacon-garlic mixture to the sauce.
  6. Pour and scrape the macaroni into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, sprinkle with Parmesan, and place in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Serve.