Grown Up Mac And Cheese

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Another one of ina's delicious recipes!!

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.

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Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon in 1 layer on the baking rack.

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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes , until the bacon is crisp.

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Remove the pan carefully from the oven - there will be hot grease in the pan ! transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and crumble when it is cool enough to handle.

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Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water.

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Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package , 6 to 8 minutes.

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Drain well.

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Meanwhile , heat the milk in a small saucepan do not let it come to a boil.

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Melt the butter in a medium pot and add the flour.

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Cook over low heat for 2 minutes , stirring with a whisk.

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While whisking , add the hot milk and cook for a minute or 2 more , until thickened and smooth.

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Take off the heat and add the gruyere , cheddar , blue cheese , 1 teaspoon salt , pepper , and nutmeg.

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Add the cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon and stir well.

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Pour into 2 individual size gratin.

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Ingredients

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bacon, vegetable oil, kosher salt, elbow macaroni, milk, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, gruyere cheese, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, blue cheese, fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg, white bread, basil leaves