Mac and Cheese Carbonara

A combination of cheeses, crispy bacon, the creaminess and richness of egg yolks and a crunchy, cheesy topping make this Mac and Cheese Carbonara deliciously amazing!

📝 Ingredients

• Butter for the baking dish
• 6 ounces bacon, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 5 cups whole milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 8 ounces Asiago cheese, grated
• 6 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 ounces Fontina cheese, grated
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
• 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked just under al dente, drained
• 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- To Make the Topping ---
2. 2In a small bowl mix the panko, Parmesan and parsley. Reserve.
3. 3--- To Make the Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara ---
4. 4Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter the bottom and sides of a 3 Qt. Baking dish.
5. 5Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook until nicely brown and crispy. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
6. 6Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic to the bacon drippings. Cook for about a minute. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and raise the heat to high. Add the egg yolks, thyme and nutmeg. Whisk to incorporate. Whisk constantly until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5 -7 minutes.
7. 7Remove from the heat and whisk in all the different cheeses until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8Add the cooked macaroni and mix well to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
9. 9Top the macaroni with the reserved bacon and the topping. Bake for about 15 to 18 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.