Mac and Cheese Recipe Story

Mac and Cheese Recipe

This is the richest, creamiest, most decadent and seriously addictive mac and cheese you’ll ever eat.

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INGREDIENTS

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and butter a large baking dish or 4 - 6" cast iron skillets or ramekins.

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Cook pancetta over medium heat in a dutch oven or large heavy bottomed pot until golden brown, about 5 mins.

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Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon to a plate and leave the drippings in the pan. Add the minced shallots to the drippings in the pan and saute until golden, about 3 mins.

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Add the garlic and cook 2-3 mins minutes more. Add the anchovy paste and dry mustard and stir well. Stir in the white wine and bring to a boil.

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Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook until reduced by half, 4-5 mins. Add the milk, cream, cheeses, salt, thyme and hot sauce and bring to a simmer.

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