Horseradish Mac 'n' Cheddar With Bacon

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• salt and pepper
• 1 lb farfalle pasta
• 8 slices smoked bacon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• ground nutmeg
• 2 1/2 cups grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1/3 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley (a generous handful)
• 2 scallions, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until just shy of al dente.
• 2 heat the oven to 350 degrees f. bake the bacon on a broiler pan until crisp, 25 to 30 minutes (i just use the ready cooked bacon and microwave it until it is crispy). chop the bacon preheat the broiler.
• 3 meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. whisk in the flour for 1 minute, then wisk in the milk; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. cook until reduced, about 5 minutes. stir in 2 cups of cheese until melted, then remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the horseradish and teh bacon.
• 4 in a casserole dish, combine the pasta with the sauce and top with parsley, scallions and remaining 1/2 cup cheese broil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. serve with a few pickles.