Firehouse Pub in St. Clair Shores, (opening another location in Wyandotte before St. Patrick’s Day)
Candied Bacon Mac and Cheese
½ quart heaving cream
½ qt milk
8 oz smoked Gouda cheese
8 oz cheddar cheese
Candied bacon
1 quart cavitappi noodles
Buttered bread crumbs
Salt and pepper
Heat cream and milk to a simmer then add both cheeses, whisk until cheese is completely incorporated into a thick, creamy sauce. Add bacon, noodles, salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into a baking dish, top with a little more cheddar cheese and buttered bread crumbs. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted and bread crumbs are toasted golden brown.