Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 10 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 2 cups shredded gouda cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 ounces dry macaroni, (cooked according to package directions)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook bacon in a 10-inch cast iron skillet until crisp. Remove it with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Add onion to skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Stir in salt, pepper, thyme, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and bourbon.
  • Simmer for about 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Gouda cheese and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
  • Stir in cooked pasta and half of bacon. Sprinkle remaining bacon and cheddar cheese on top.Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.