Whiskey Baked Macaroni

Whiskey Baked Macaroni

This Whiskey Baked Macaroni is one of the best Gourmet Mac & Cheese dishes you’ll ever try. Whiskey and Mac & Cheese. Yum!

You can use any bourbon whiskey, but I prefer Jack Daniel’s for its distinct flavor. You can use any other bourbon whiskey you like.

Whiskey Baked Macaroni and cheese

For this recipe, it’s best to use freshly grated cheese. A good gouda, gruyere, Monterey, and mild cheddar or white cheddar will make smooth cheese roux your family will love

Total preparing time: 40 minutes, Servings: 8

Macaroni Base:

  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 lb. bacon, cooked & diced
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • ½ cup whiskey
  • ½ cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. chili paste
  • 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
  • ½ tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded provolone cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded asiago cheese
  • 1 packet of pasta of your choice

Topping ingredients:

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup dried parsley flakes, chopped
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper
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Instructions: –

  • Over high heat, set a pot of salted water to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until it is al dente. Drain the water and set it aside.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet, reserving 2 tbsp of bacon grease and tossing the rest. Return 2 tbsp of bacon grease to the skillet and melt the butter over medium heat. When they melt completely, whisk in the flour.
  • Whisk the spices, chili paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, whiskey, chicken broth, and boil. Whisk in the heavy cream until smooth. Return to a boil and stir in the cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Mix pasta with the cheese sauce and mix well. Toss in the diced tomatoes and cooked bacon. Over medium heat, cook pasta in the sauce for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • In a mixing bowl, add topping ingredients while the pasta is cooking in the sauce. Transfer it to a serving dish and top with the topping mixture when the pasta is done.
Whiskey Baked Macaroni and cheese

Enjoy!