BACON, BUTTER & BRAISED LEEKS MAC & CHEESE
INGREDIENTS
- 1 box Good Citizens Organic White Cheddar & Shells
- 1/2 cup bacon, small diced
- 1 medium leek, thinly sliced - save 2 tbsp leek greens for garnish (Keep leek greens in ice water to brighten green color)
- 2 tbsp butter
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare Good Citizens White Cheddar & Shells according to the instructions on the box
- Heat up a small sauce pan to low-medium heat
- Melt butter and place bacon in pan
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Stir leeks into butter and bacon and continue cooking until bacon is lightly crispy and shallots are caramelized
- Fold leeks and bacon into pasta
- Garnish with iced leek greens
ENJOY!