Bacon and Pimento Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Bacon and Pimento Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk; 2 eggs; 1/2 pound slab bacon, rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch lardons; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped pimentos, drained; 1/2 pound elbow macaroni; 6 ounces block American cheese, roughly grated or diced; 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, roughly grated or diced; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves

Bacon and Pimento Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 20 mins

Active 30 mins

Total 25 mins

Serves 4 servings

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2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
2 eggs
1/2 pound slab bacon, rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch lardons
1 (4 ounce) can chopped pimentos, drained
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
6 ounces block American cheese, roughly grated or diced
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, roughly grated or diced
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves

Combine cornstarch, evaporated milk, and eggs in a medium bowl and whisk until homogenous. Set aside.
Place bacon in a large skillet and add 1/2 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated and bacon starts sizzling. Continue cook, stirring frequently, until crisp and brown, about 5 minutes longer. transfer to a bowl along with all of its rendered fat. Add chopped pimentos to bowl and toss to combine. Set aside.
Cook pasta in a large stock pot in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water. Return to stock pot and add cooking water, bacon (with its fat), pimentos, evaporated milk mixture, and cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy and smooth. Stir in parsley, reserving some for garnish. Transfer to serving bowl, top with remaining parsley, and serve immediately, topping with a fried egg if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
837	Calories
54g	Fat
36g	Carbs
50g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	837
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54g	70%
Saturated Fat 26g	130%
Cholesterol 252mg	84%
Sodium 1928mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 50g
Vitamin C 31mg	154%
Calcium 1158mg	89%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 847mg	18%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.