Sams Mac Blue Cheese With Bacon Recipes

BACON AND PEPPER JACK MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Set aside on a paper lined plate to cool, then chop.
• 2. While bacon is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain. Rinse so it doesn't stick together and set aside.
• 3. Add the butter to the bacon drippings. When the butter melts, add in the onion and jalapeno. Cook until soft.
• 4. Add the minced garlic and cook another minute or so, being careful not to burn the garlic.
• 5. Add the flour to the skillet. Stir and cook just for a minute. Add in the chicken broth and half/half or cream. Bring up to a simmer, stirring until sauce thickens.
• 6. Once sauce thickens, add in the cream cheese and pepper jack. Stir until melted.
• 7. Add in the cooked pasta and stir to coat all the pasta. Add in the chopped bacon and stir. Adjust seasonings with the salt and pepper and serve.

BACON BLUE CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• 1. In a small skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Drain well and crumble. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, blue cheese, mayonnaise, and bacon.
• 2. Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough brushing each with melted butter. Cut into 8-3 inch squares. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough.
• 3. Fill each phyllo square with 1 teaspoon of filling. Bring sides up towards the center and pinch edges to seal. Brush with butter. Place on a cookie sheet and bake in preheated 375* oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm and watch your guests enjoy :-)