BLT MAC N CHEESE

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Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 13

- 8 oz. dry elbow macaroni
- 4 strips thin sliced bacon, diced
- 2 tbsp. minced shallots
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups 2 % milk, warmed
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 oz. smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. dry white wine
- tabasco sauce, salt, pepper to taste
- 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced
- 2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook macaroni in pot of boiling salted water as pkg. directs. Drain.
Cook bacon in medium pan til crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate; reserve drippings. Add shallots to drippings and cook over medium heat til softened, 30 seconds.
Whisk flour into drippings and cook 1 minute. Whisk in 1/4 cup wine. Whisk in milk to incorporate, then stir in cheddar, gouda and Dijon mustard til cheeses are melted. Stir in 2 Tbsp. wine and season with Tabasco salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni and divide between two serving dishes. Mix tomato, parsley and bacon, Garnish each serving with tomato topping. Serves 2