Stovetop Hard Cider Mac and Cheese with Crispy Bacon
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 15 minutesmins
Total Time: 35 minutesmins
This Stovetop Mac and Cheese is oozing with hard cider-infused white cheese sauce and topped with crispy sage bacon bits making it the perfect dish to welcome the fall season! It is full of homey, comforting flavors that will fill your belly and warm your soul!
Fill a large stock pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
Next, heat a large skillet over medium heat and the bacon. Cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is mostly crisped, about seven minutes. Add the sage and continue to cook for another minute. Line a plate with a paper towel and using a slotted spoon, spoon the bacon and sage onto the paper towel.
In the same skillet as the bacon, add the flour and cook, stirring occasionally until the flour is golden for about two minutes. Add the hard cider slowly, whisking to combine with the flour. Next, add in the milk and continue to whisk until there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir occasionally until thickened, about four minutes.
Author: Lauren Grier
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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