Gruyere Bacon Mac and Cheese

• Meat

  • 6 slices Jones dairy farm sliced bacon

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Thyme, fresh leaves

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Elbow macaroni

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Dairy

  • 1 1/4 cups Gruyere cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 6 slices Jones Dairy Farm Sliced Bacon, diced
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/4 cups shredded gruyere cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, garlic and thyme over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce by half, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in cheeses, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in pasta and bacon until well combined. Serve immediately, garnished with bacon, if desired.