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Expand7 slices bacon, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 onion, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
4 cloves garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup crushed tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient
5 Tbsp butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup flour plus 2 Tbsp Ask a question about this ingredient
3 1/4 cups whole milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient
1 Tbsp paprika Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound cheddar or jack cheese, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon begins to crisp, about 5 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the onions and cook until they are translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Deglaze the pan with the tomatoes, and transfer the mixture to a bowl.
Ask a question about this stepMelt the butter. Whisk in the flour well, making sure there are no lumps. Cook to heat through, about 2 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the milk and cream, whisking constantly, to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to boil around the edges and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add the paprika and 3/4 of the cheese, and stir to combine.
Ask a question about this stepStir in the bacon mixture and the pasta. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 9″ x 13″ backing dish. Bake until the sauce is bubbling around the surface and the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepThanks! I actually saw another of the recipes submitted WAS for BLT mac and cheese - it looks awesome!
I love this, it's like a BLT in a casserole - great idea!