Mac Daddy Bacon Mac and Cheese with Guy Fieri

What's better than cheesy pasta with crispy bacon and breadcrumbs? Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/3oRWmJk Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese RECIPE COURTESY OF GUY FIERI Level: Easy Total: 2 hr 10 min Prep: 20 min Inactive: 1 hr Cook: 50 min Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 2 shallots, peeled 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat 2 tablespoons flour 4 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound penne pasta, cooked 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from foil and chop. In a large saute pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallot and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third. Stir in cheeses until melted, creamy and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta. Place in a 9X13 casserole dish. In a small bowl, mix together diced bacon, bread crumbs, butter and parsley. Top Mac n Cheese with Panko mixture and bake uncovered at same heat until bubbling and lightly browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #MacDaddyMacnCheese #GuyOfftheHook #FoodNetwork Mac Daddy Bacon Mac and Cheese with Guy Fieri | Food Network https://youtu.be/11h1DNp6TDw