It’s early to be dreaming of the food at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival, however, the Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese is on my mind today. I booked my stay for Food and Wine Festival this week, so that could play a part.
Although the Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese were featured for the past few years, we haven’t heard the lineup for this year yet. So to hold me over I thought it would be fun to post the Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe.
Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni
- 8 slices pepper bacon
- 1/2 cup diced white onions
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper
- 3 small jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound (4 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 pound (1 cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 pound sliced American cheese
- 2 ounces (1/2 cup) shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 slices pepper bacon, cooked and chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook pepper bacon until crisp. Chop and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of grease.
- Heat grease in a medium-skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add onion, green pepper, red pepper and jalapeño. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are warm, but still crisp. Set aside.
- Heat cream in large saucepan over medium heat. When it begins to simmer, slowly stir in all of cheese, mixing well to melt cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine cooked pasta, vegetables and cheese sauce in a large bowl.
- Pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Bake 15 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with green onions and bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
If you try this recipe at home I would love to see it. Post pictures on my Facebook page, or comment below. Have you tried this Mac and Cheese at the Food and Wine Festival? I would love to hear your thoughts.
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