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Whisky and Bacon Mac and Cheese
Rich, made-from-scratch mac and cheese is something that we all love, but don’t get to enjoy that often. Funnily enough, unless your family has a great mac and cheese recipe, this delicious homemade delicacy can only be found in top-notch restaurants.
If you want a great feel-good food recipe that you can make for your family for years to come, look no further. This mac and cheese is all sweetness and light, and it’ll hit the spot in more ways than one!
In your first bite, you’ll be greeted with an ooey-gooey mixture of cheeses. After that, the sweet and salty flavors of the bacon will delight your senses. Then, just as you think it can’t get any better, a wave of whisky will wrap it all up, pretty as a picture.
Texas Crown Club Whisky and Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe
Texas Crown Club Whisky and Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe
Make this easy stovetop mac and cheese dish for someone who’s used to box mac and cheese, then watch their face light up as they take their first bite. Even someone dumb as a box of rocks can make this.
The biggest cause for error in this recipe is letting the cheese sauce burn. If you turn up the heat too high, or forget to stir the sauce, you’ll be eating hard, bitter mac and cheese for dinner. So, watch the flame closely and stir often to enjoy this mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of elbow pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup flour
- ½ cup Texas Crown Club Whisky
- 2½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 slices bacon, chopped
Serves: 6
TIME: 25 minutes
Step 1 - Cook your pasta until al dente. This will take about 8-10 minutes. Once it’s done, strain and set aside.
Step 2 - While the pasta is cooking, start making the sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, and add in the flour. Stir until combined.
Step 3 - Now, pour in the whisky and milk. Stir again until there are no lumps and everything is combined.
Step 4 - Add in the garlic powder, paprika, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce, then stir again. Finally, add in all the cheese and continue stirring. Once the cheese has fully melted, add in some salt and pepper and taste.
Step 5 - In another saucepan, put in the strained pasta. Then, pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir well. To finish it off, add in the chopped bacon and stir once more.
If you want to add a pop of color to your plating, you can sprinkle on some fresh parsley leaves for garnish. They won’t affect the flavor much, but will make your plate look restaurant ready! Serve this mac and cheese as a side, or a main course.
You can also use the whisky cheese sauce in this recipe to top french fries or potatoes for a fun party favor or snack.
