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5 from 1 vote

Bacon Mac & Cheese with Gruyère

Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Barbara Schieving

Ingredients 

  • 1 quart 4 cups heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • ½ pound bacon diced, fried crisp and drained
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni or short hollow pasta cooked according to package directions and drained, reserving 3 teaspoons pasta water
  • 2 cups 8 ounces Wisconsin Gruyère cheese, grated
  • Chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Place cream in large saucepan with rosemary. Add salt and pepper. Bring to boil and keep at boil until reduced by half (be patient, this takes some time).
  • Stir in bacon and pasta and simmer until hot; add the Gruyère cheese and 3 teaspoons pasta water.
  • Stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately.