Whiskey Mac and Cheese
This Whiskey Mac & Cheese is probably one of the best Gourmet Mac & Cheese you will ever have. Mac & Cheese and Whiskey. Yum!
Equipment
Ingredients
MACARONI BASE
- 1 Tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 lb Bacon, cooked & diced
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ½ Cup Whiskey
- ½ Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 15 oz Seasoned Diced Tomatoes, drained
- 1 Tbsp Chili Paste
- 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
- ½ Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 oz Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 oz Provolone Cheese, shredded
- 2 oz Asiago Cheese, shredded
- 1 lb Pasta, your choice
TOPPING INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup Bread Crumbs
- ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- ¼ Cup Dried Parsley Flakes, chopped
- ½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet cook the bacon and keep 2 Tbsp of bacon grease and toss the rest.
- Pour 2 Tablespoons of bacon grease back into skillet and over medium heat add the butter. Once the butter is melted add the flour and whisk to combine.
- Add the paprika, garlic powder, chili paste, Worcestershire, mustard, whiskey and chicken broth and whisk to combine.
- Bring to a bubble, whisking occasionally to pick up any bits on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the heavy cream and whisk to combine. Bring back to a bubble and add all the cheese. Stir until all the cheese is melted.
- Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Add the cooked bacon and diced tomatoes. Cook the pasta in sauce for about 5 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- While the pasta is cooking in the cheese sauce, mix all topping ingredients in a bowl. Once the pasta is done, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the topping mixture over the pasta.
Notes
→ Please take into consideration that some of the alcohol may not completely burn off and the remains could be of significant concern to recovering alcoholics, parents, and others who have ethical or religious reasons for avoiding alcohol.
Nutrition
Calories: 697kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 1061mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1480IUVitamin C: 5.6mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 1.8mg
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
