An easy stovetop, no-fuss, 30 min mac and cheese from start to finish!
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Ingredients
8ounceselbow macaroni
6slicesJones Dairy Farm Sliced Bacon, diced
2 ½cupsheavy cream
2clovesgarlic, minced
1tablespoonchopped fresh thyme leaves
1 ¼cupsshredded gruyere cheese
¼cupgrated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, garlic and thyme over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce by half, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in cheeses, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in pasta and bacon until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with bacon, if desired.