EVERYDAY FAMILY COOKING

– Elbow macaroni  – Bacon – Unsalted butter – All-purpose flour – Whole milk – Nutmeg – Sharp cheddar cheese – Gruyere cheese

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain the pasta.

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Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven. Remove to a paper towel lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.

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Add butter to the bacon fat and allow it to melt, then add in the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes.

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Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook for about 5 minutes.

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Fold in cheddar and Gruyere, until melted. Add the cooked pasta and bacon and stir.

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Top the pasta with cheese, transfer to the oven, and bake for 15-20 minutes, uncovered.

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