Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese
Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Undercook the pasta by 1 minute. It will continue to cook in the creamy sauce while the crumb topping toasts under the broiler.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat broiler with oven rack 8 to 9 inches from heat.
Step 2
Bring 1/4 cup salt and 4 qt. water to a boil in a large covered Dutch oven over high heat.
Step 3
Meanwhile, microwave milk in a microwave-safe 1-qt. glass measuring cup covered with plastic wrap at HIGH 3 minutes. While milk is heating, melt butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in hot milk. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a low boil, whisking often.
Step 4
Add pasta to boiling water, and cook 8 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, continue to cook sauce, whisking often, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in cheese, onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cover.
Step 6
Stir together panko and olive oil.
Step 7
Drain pasta, and fold into cheese sauce. Stir pimiento and bacon into pasta mixture. Sprinkle with panko mixture.
Step 8
Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Sprinkle with chives; serve immediately.
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