Brisket Bacon Mac and Cheese

Servings

4-6

Cuisine

American

Category

Main Course

When it comes to a comfort food that brings people together, this Brisket Bacon Mac and Cheese is at the center of the table. Whether it’s a backyard gathering or a cozy night in, this dish never fails to impress. The secret? Creamy cheese sauce made with young, melt-friendly cheeses and perfectly undercooked pasta that finishes in the oven. The real showstopper, though, is the Grass Fed Beef Brisket Bacon—crispy, smoky, and folded right into the cheesy goodness. It's rich, indulgent, and unforgettable. Serve the dish hot, and don’t be surprised if there are no leftovers. 

Brisket Bacon Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Thousand Hills Grass Fed Brisket Bacon

  • 10 tbsp butter

  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 

  • 3 oz grated provolone cheese 

  • 9 oz smoked gouda

  • 3/4 lb mozzarella  

  • 1 lb cavatappi 

Directions

  1. Set oven to 400 F. Prepare the brisket bacon on a sheet pan. Crisp the brisket bacon for 10 minutes or to your preference.  

  2. Prepare a pot with a heavy bottom to melt the butter. Once butter is melted, whisk flour, slowly until it forms a paste. Now whisk in milk, slowly. Continue whisking until there are no lumps. Let simmer until thickened. Add all the cheese except for the mozzarella. Stir until all the cheese is incorporated into the sauce. Turn down the heat to the lowest setting and keep warm. 

  3. Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling salted water for only half the recommended time on the package. We recommend around 6 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander. Do not rinse the pasta. 

  4. Add the pasta to the warmed cheese sauce. Stir in the crisped brisket bacon to the mixture.

  5. Pour mixture into a standard 9” x 13” pan or Dutch oven. Top with mozzarella and any remaining brisket bacon. The mixture should be fairly loose. 

  6. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes covered. Once the time is up, uncover the pan and bake for another 15-20 minutes. The mozzarella should be golden brown. Remove pan from oven and let set for 20-30 minutes.