suemunzlinger's Recipe

Tamika's Mac n Cheese

Category: Side dish

2/3 Box Elbow Macaroni (about 10 ounces)
2 tablespoons Butter
16 ounces Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Medium Onion
1 Large Egg
4 Slices thick cut hickory bacon
1 cup Milk
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
2 tablespoons Bread Crumbs
2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. .
2/3 Box Elbow Macaroni (about 10 ounces) Cook elbow macaroni and set aside. .
1/2 Medium Onion Grate onion, saving any juice released. .
4 Slices thick cut hickory bacon
2 tablespoons Butter

In medium pot, melt butter.
Add onion and bacon, saute until cooked.
12 ounces Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Large Egg
1 cup Milk
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup Heavy Cream

Add macaroni, milks, and heavy cream. Stir in egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese, set the remaining aside. .
2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Add crushed red pepper, salt and pepper and stir. .
Divide between your 6-8 ramekins.
Remaining cheese
2 tablespoons Bread Crumbs Evenly sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumbs on each ramekin. . Bake in over on top shelf for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has crusted. Remove and serve.