The Perfect Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Dinner

The Perfect Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Dinner
Posted Wed, Sep 03, 2008, 4:12 pm PDT

I was just visiting my sisters and their kids in Sweden. Whenever I'm there, my nieces and nephews want to hear about what's going on in America -- the fashions, the music, and the latest movies.

Normally, I make them hamburgers, but on this visit, I decided that I'd introduce them to some new authentic American food. I whipped up a killer batch of macaroni and cheese, and all the kids -- ranging in age from 5-18 -- loved it.

Try it for your own kids -- or even a special grown up.

Marcus's Mac and Cheese

salt
1 pound uncooked macaroni
6 slices bacon, chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 red onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups cream
3 cups water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 egg yolks
butter for greasing the pan
breadcrumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until really crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set to the side on paper towels to drain. Reserve the fat in the pan.

4. Return the pan to medium heat and add the garlic and onions. Cook until the garlic is golden and the onions are translucent. Remove the garlic and onions with a slotted spoon and set in a bowl to the side.

5. Combine the cream and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese. Stir until melted. Beat in the egg yolks.

6. Butter an 8x8 baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Stir the cheese sauce into the cooked macaroni and combine well. Mix in the bacon, garlic, and onions. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes.