Jack Daniel's Smoky Bacon Mac & Cheese - Revision history

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	'''Prep: 15 min<br>		'''Prep: 15 min<br>
	'''Cook: 50 min<br>		'''Cook: 50 min<br>

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	16 oz smoked bacon (uncooked)<br>		16 oz smoked bacon (uncooked)<br>
	2 tablespoon unsalted butter<br>		2 tablespoon unsalted butter<br>
	2 cups milk ~~(try 3 next time)~~ <br>		2 cups milk<br>
	8 oz Shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br>		8 oz Shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br>
	8 oz Shredded Italian blend cheese<br>		8 oz Shredded Italian blend cheese<br>
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	I want the sauce a little more creamy, much of it gets absorbed by the pasta while baking. Try going from 2 cups of milk to 3...may have to go the 4...3 needs testing		I want the sauce a little more creamy, much of it gets absorbed by the pasta while baking. Try going from 2 cups of milk to 3...may have to go the 4...3 needs testing.
			Maybe cooking the pasta for 6 min instead of 7

	==Directions==		==Directions==

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	1 1/2 cups Panco (mixed with a bit of melted butter)<br>		1 1/2 cups Panco (mixed with a bit of melted butter)<br>
	4 tablespoons unsalted butter<br>		4 tablespoons unsalted butter<br>

			==Notes==
			I want the sauce a little more creamy, much of it gets absorbed by the pasta while baking. Try going from 2 cups of milk to 3...may have to go the 4...3 needs testing

	==Directions==		==Directions==

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	'''Prep: 15 min<br>		'''Prep: 15 min<br>
	Cook: 50 min<br>		'''Cook: 50 min<br>
	Serves: 6 people<br>		'''Serves: 6 people<br>
	Difficulty: Medium<br>~~'''~~		'''Difficulty: Medium<br>

	==Ingredients==		==Ingredients==

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	Prep: 15 min<br>		'''Prep: 15 min<br>
	Cook: 50 min<br>		Cook: 50 min<br>
	Serves: 6 people<br>		Serves: 6 people<br>
	Difficulty: Medium<br>		Difficulty: Medium<br>'''

	==Ingredients==		==Ingredients==

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	Prep: 15 min		Prep: 15 min<br>
	Cook: 50 min		Cook: 50 min<br>
	Serves: 6 people		Serves: 6 people<br>
	Difficulty: Medium		Difficulty: Medium<br>

	==Ingredients==		==Ingredients==

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			Prep: 15 min
			Cook: 50 min
			Serves: 6 people
			Difficulty: Medium

	==Ingredients==		==Ingredients==
	1lbs (16oz) dry elbow pasta<br>		1lbs (16oz) dry elbow pasta<br>

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	#Add the Jim Bean, Worcestershire, Chicken broth, and spices to the pan, still stirring constantly. (It will thicken up rapidly, DON'T let it burn)		#Add the Jim Bean, Worcestershire, Chicken broth, and spices to the pan, still stirring constantly. (It will thicken up rapidly, DON'T let it burn)
	#Add milk, keep stirring, bring back to a gentle bubble		#Add milk, keep stirring, bring back to a gentle bubble
	#Stir in the cheeses, bring back to a little bubble while slowly stirring		#Stir in the cheeses, bring back to a little bubble while slowly stirring (Cheeses will melt)
	#Turn off the heat and pour sauce into the pot of Al Dante noodles, mix evenly		#Turn off the heat and pour sauce into the pot of Al Dante noodles, mix evenly
	#Scoop into 9X13 Casserole dish and smooth flat.		#Scoop into 9X13 Casserole dish and smooth flat.

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	#Once bacon is cooked, remove from pan and drain. Save 2 tablespoon of bacon drippings and discard the rest		#Once bacon is cooked, remove from pan and drain. Save 2 tablespoon of bacon drippings and discard the rest
	#Put the skillet back over med heat, return the saved bacon dripping to the pan, and add the butter. Once melted add flour and whisk to combine (stirring rapidly) (it will look like a paste kinda) (DON'T let it burn)		#Put the skillet back over med heat, return the saved bacon dripping to the pan, and add the butter. Once melted add flour and whisk to combine (stirring rapidly) (it will look like a paste kinda) (DON'T let it burn)
	#Add the Jim Bean, Worcestershire, and spices to the pan, still stirring constantly. (It will thicken up rapidly, DON'T let it burn)		#Add the Jim Bean, Worcestershire, Chicken broth, and spices to the pan, still stirring constantly. (It will thicken up rapidly, DON'T let it burn)
	#Add milk, keep stirring, bring back to a gentle bubble		#Add milk, keep stirring, bring back to a gentle bubble
	#Stir in the cheeses, bring back to a little bubble while slowly stirring		#Stir in the cheeses, bring back to a little bubble while slowly stirring

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	16 oz smoked bacon (uncooked)<br>		16 oz smoked bacon (uncooked)<br>
	2 tablespoon unsalted butter<br>		2 tablespoon unsalted butter<br>
	2 cups milk<br>		3.5 cups milk<br>
	8 oz Shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br>		8 oz Shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br>
	8 oz Shredded Italian blend cheese<br>		8 oz Shredded Italian blend cheese<br>
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	1 1/2 cups Panco (mixed with a bit of melted butter)<br>		1 1/2 cups Panco (mixed with a bit of melted butter)<br>
	4 tablespoons unsalted butter<br>		4 tablespoons unsalted butter<br>

	~~==Notes==~~
	~~I want the sauce a little more creamy, much of it gets absorbed by the pasta while baking. Try going from 2 cups of milk to 3...may have to go the 4...3 needs testing.~~
	~~Maybe cooking the pasta for 6 min instead of 7~~

	==Directions==		==Directions==
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	#Half fill a large pot with water and put over high heat, add a tablespoon or so olive oil to keep pasta from sticking		#Half fill a large pot with water and put over high heat, add a tablespoon or so olive oil to keep pasta from sticking
	#Put a large skillet (non-stick) over medium heat, using kitchen scissors, cut up all the (raw) bacon into the pan and cook until done		#Put a large skillet (non-stick) over medium heat, using kitchen scissors, cut up all the (raw) bacon into the pan and cook until done
	#While the bacon is cooking, when the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook for 7 minutes. It won't be cooked through (Al Dante) Drain immediately, and put back in the large pot		#While the bacon is cooking, when the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes. It won't be cooked through (Al Dante) Drain immediately, and put back in the large pot
	#Once bacon is cooked, remove from pan and drain. Save 2 tablespoon of bacon drippings and discard the rest		#Once bacon is cooked, remove from pan and drain. Save 2 tablespoon of bacon drippings and discard the rest
	#Put the skillet back over med heat, return the saved bacon dripping to the pan, and add the butter. Once melted add flour and whisk to combine (stirring rapidly) (it will look like a paste kinda) (DON'T let it burn)		#Put the skillet back over med heat, return the saved bacon dripping to the pan, and add the butter. Once melted add flour and whisk to combine (stirring rapidly) (it will look like a paste kinda) (DON'T let it burn)
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	#Scoop into 9X13 Casserole dish and smooth flat.		#Scoop into 9X13 Casserole dish and smooth flat.
	#Sprinkle Panco mixture on top		#Sprinkle Panco mixture on top
	#Bake uncovered at 300 for 20 minutes, then move dish to top of oven and turn on broil until Panco has browned		#Bake uncovered at 300 for 25 minutes, then move dish to top of oven and turn on broil until Panco has browned
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