Smoky Macaroni & Cheese

Name: Smoky Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni; 6 tbsps butter; 6 tbsps flour; 2 tbsps McCormick® Mustard, Ground; 1 1/2 tsps McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground; 1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder; 1 tsp McCormick® Paprika, Smoked; 1 tsp salt; 4 cups milk; 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 3 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese; 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs; 8 slices bacon crisply cooked and crumbled

Add smoky mellow flavor to rich macaroni and cheese with smoked paprika, smoked Gouda cheese and bacon.

15m

PREP TIME

45m

COOK TIME

405

CALORIES

13

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 15 (1 cup)

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons McCormick® Ground Mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Smoked Paprika Substitutions available
- McCormick® Paprika
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
2 Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and seasonings. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add macaroni; toss gently to coat. Pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with panko and bacon.
3 Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.