Let's see. Some of my favorite things? Bourbon? Check. Bacon? Check. Mac and Cheese? Check!
And when they're all combined in a cast-iron skillet? Oh, my goodness. This recipe was a decadent comfort food meal. Today has been chilly, rainy, and gray. How better to bring warmth and goodness into your life than with comfort food such as this.
8 oz. bacon, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 T. all-purpose flour
1 T. chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 t. kosher salt
1 t. ground black pepper
1/2 t. ground nutmeg
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup bourbon
2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (16 oz.) pkg. chiocciole pasta (I used small rotini), cooked according to package directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
Add onion to skillet, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, cook for 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bourbon.
Bring to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in Gouda and 1 cup cheddar until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and half of bacon; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar and remaining bacon.
Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Garnish with thyme, if desired.
And when they're all combined in a cast-iron skillet? Oh, my goodness. This recipe was a decadent comfort food meal. Today has been chilly, rainy, and gray. How better to bring warmth and goodness into your life than with comfort food such as this.
8 oz. bacon, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 T. all-purpose flour
1 T. chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 t. kosher salt
1 t. ground black pepper
1/2 t. ground nutmeg
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup bourbon
2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (16 oz.) pkg. chiocciole pasta (I used small rotini), cooked according to package directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
Add onion to skillet, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, cook for 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bourbon.
Bring to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in Gouda and 1 cup cheddar until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and half of bacon; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar and remaining bacon.
Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Garnish with thyme, if desired.
From Southern Cast Iron Magazine Jan/Feb 2019
Hi. I was wondering, do you know how many servings this makes? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis was made in a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Depending on how hungry your diners are, I'd say it would serve 6-8.
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