Hatch Chile & Bacon Mac and Cheese

Hatch Chile & Bacon Mac and Cheese is an easy dish that combines smoky bacon, creamy Gruyere with a rich cream that finishes with a subtle heat.

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INGREDIENTS

STEP 1

Stir in cheese, bacon, chiles and cooked pasta. Add 1/4 cup pasta water, and stir until cheese is melted and smooth.

Add more pasta water if necessary. Cover and remove from heat.

In another skillet, melt butter and stir in Panko bread crumbs. Stir continuously until browned.

Garnish pasta with toasted Panko bread crumbs and serve immediately.

Swipe up for the full recipe!

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Hatch Chile & Bacon Mac and Cheese

Hatch Chile & Bacon Mac and Cheese is an easy dish that combines smoky bacon, creamy Gruyere with a rich cream that finishes with a subtle heat.

INGREDIENTS

– thick smoked bacon – panko bread crumbs – Cavatappi pasta – Gruyere or Wisconsin Grand Cru Alpine-style cheese

STEP 1

In a large skillet, bring cream to a boil. Continue boiling until reduced in half.

Stir in cheese, bacon, chiles and cooked pasta. Add 1/4 cup pasta water, and stir until cheese is melted and smooth.

STEP 2

Add more pasta water if necessary. Cover and remove from heat.

STEP 3

In another skillet, melt butter and stir in Panko bread crumbs. Stir continuously until browned.

STEP 4

Garnish pasta with toasted Panko bread crumbs and serve immediately.

STEP 5

Swipe up for the full recipe!

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