Mackin’ Macaroni and Cheese

I have been blessed with a husband that LOVES to cook (and I LOVE to eat it all!).  One of my favorite dishes of his is his homemade Macaroni and Cheese!!!

Directions

A cast-iron skillet is key but if you don’t have one handy you can use an oven-ready dish.

Boil salted water for the pasta cook according to the pasta’s directions – usually 11 mins for al dente.  We prefer cavatappi pasta.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, preferable cast iron skillet, cut and heat 4-5 slices of pancetta.  Add 1 and ½ cups of milk or heavy cream.  We use 2% milk.

Add 1 pack of Sorrento 4 cheddar cheese to the milk in the saucepan. Mix well with milk.  Once all of the cheese has melted, add ¾ cups of grated parmesan.

Once pasta is cooked to your liking, drain and add to the cheese mix.  Mix well and add either more cheddar, or a combo of Colby and Monterey jack on top, and bake in oven 30 mins at 375 degrees.

Add panko bread crumbs with butter on top for a crispy top!

This dish is even better the next day!  Enjoy 🙂