Feeling sinful? Heavenly Bacon Mac & Cheese

[supernova]

We have a local French Bistro that we like a lot. They serve a hellacious mac & cheese that the SO just loves. He loves it so much we asked them for the recipe and they pointed us to this:


Bacon Mac & Cheese with Wisconsin Gruyère
by Chef Michael Symon

Chef Michael Symon revamps this classic comfort food into a grown-up version, enjoyed by all. This recurring request at holidays and parties is simple to make and bursting with flavor. Featuring nutty Wisconsin Gruyère, bacon, macaroni, and rosemary, this smooth and smoky American essential will captivate the taste buds.

No.of Servings: 4–6

Ingredients
- 1 quart (4 cups) heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound bacon, diced, fried crisp and drained
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or short hollow pasta, cooked according
to package directions and drained, reserving 3 teaspoons pasta water
- 2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Gruyère cheese, grated
- Chopped chives for garnish

http://savorysweetlife.com/2010/10/bacon-mac-cheese-with-wisconsin-gruyere/


edit: There's a pan of the leftovers in the fridge now. I'm trying to forget about it.

[Denninmi]

1. Sounds delicious.

However, it's a heart attack on a plate, looking at that ingredient list. Maybe a once in a while treat.

[housewolf]

2. Wow! To reiterate Denninmi's comment

It REALLY does sound delicious! A quart of heavy cream, 1/2 lb of bacon and 1/2 lb of cheese... how could it possible not be delicious??? Never mind that 1 serving would be about a whole week's worth of calories and animal fats....

But it really, really, really sounds deliciously tempting...

YUM!!!!!

[Lucinda]

3. I've always liked Symon....bookmarking to read this manana

:hi:

[kestrel91316]

4. Must not. MUST not. Still have 4 or 5 lb to lose.