Easy Jack Daniel’s Mac & Cheese Recipe

Published Mar 8, 2023 By Elle Ann

Image credit: The Slow Roasted Italian via YouTube

There are a lot of ways and versions of mac and cheese that you can try at home, but you may have not heard of this recipe by The Slow Roasted Italian on YouTube yet. You can level up this classic dish by adding a kick of whiskey that is sure to make your mac and cheese incredibly delicious. Serve it to your family and they’ll surely be impressed and even ask you what your secret ingredient is! Try this out now and see for yourself.

Ingredients:

½ tsp kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
8 ounces dry elbow pasta
12 ounces hickory smoked peppered bacon, uncooked
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup bourbon whiskey, preferably Jack Daniels
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp New Mexico chili powder
1 tbsp chili pepper paste
½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces of smoked provolone cheese, shredded
2 ounces of Asiago cheese, shredded
Croutons, for garnish

Directions:

Step 1

Prepare and cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain off all the water, and set it aside. Place a large skillet on a stove over medium-high heat, then cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces, and cook them on the warm skillet for about 8 minutes or until brown and crispy making sure to stir occasionally. Once the bacon is cooked, transfer it to a bowl, then remove the rendered grease from the pan leaving only about 2 tablespoons, and add the butter. While the butter is melting, add the flour, then whisk them together until combined, and add the salt, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, chili pepper paste, Worcestershire sauce, whiskey, and chicken broth.

Easy To Make Jack Daniel's Mac And Cheese — Image credit: The Slow Roasted Italian via YouTube

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Step 2

Give them a good whisk to combine, then allow it to simmer for about 3 minutes while whisking occasionally, and stir in the milk until combined and incorporated. Once the mixture is bubbly, add all of the cheese, then stir them together until smooth and melted. Add the cooked pasta and bacon into the sauce, then stir them all together until combined, and allow it to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Sprinkle croutons if desired, then serve, and enjoy!