Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoon(s) bacon drippings,or butter
  • 3 medium shallots, diced
  • 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
  • 4 cup(s) top cream (heavy cream)
  • 1 - whole garlic,roasted and minced
  • 2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme, crushed
  • 1 cup(s) smokey cheese, grated or shredded
  • 1 cup(s) cheddar cheese, grated or shredded
  • 1 cup(s) monterey jack cheese, grated or shredded
  • 1 pound(s) macaroni pasta, cooked
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup(s) cornmeal bread, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoon(s) bacon dripping or melted butter

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350^. Brush a large casserole dish with bacon drippings or butter...set aside.(If making to freeze check about note.)Can put in individual dishes.
  • Sauté the shallots in the bacon drippings until lightly browned. Add in the flour and slowly add the top cream;bring to a boil while stirring,to combine;
  • Add the garlic, and thyme; cook for 10 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2...now add the 3 kinds of cheese ..stir to combine then add the cooked macaroni.
  • Stir all ingredients together and pour into the prepared casserole dish. Spread the topping over top evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until crumbs on top are lightly browned.