BLUE CHEESE AND BACON MAC 'N'CHEESE

BLUE CHEESE AND BACON MAC 'N'CHEESE image

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 strips (about 1/2 lb.) bacon, diced
1-1/2 cups milk
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
pinch of cayenne
8 oz. elbow macaroni
1 Tbsp. butter
5 oz. crumbled blue cheese
4 oz. freshly-grated sharp white cheddar cheese
1 bunch spinach or 2 cups greens chopped

Steps:

Heat bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crispy. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, salt, pepper and cayenne until combined. Set aside. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. When the pasta is cooked, drain it and then return it to the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Immediately add the butter, and toss until the butter is melted. Pour in the milk mixture and stir until combined. Add spinach or greens, if desired. Continue cooking over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce comes to a simmer. Remove pan from heat and add in the cheeses. Stir until melted, then stir in the cooked bacon. Serve immediately, garnished with extra bacon and blue cheese, if desired.