Serves: 6

Why this spice: Collected Foods Bacon Salt on bubbling mac and cheese adds smoky crunch that bacon bits alone can't match.

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups milk, warmed
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp Collected Foods Bacon Salt, plus 1/2 tsp for topping
• 1 cup toasted breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tbsp melted butter

Directions

1. Cook pasta just shy of al dente. Make a roux with butter and flour; whisk in milk until thick.
2. Off heat, melt in cheeses, mustard powder, and 1 tsp Bacon Salt.
3. Fold in pasta; spread in a buttered baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and remaining Bacon Salt.
4. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden.

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