Mac
And Cheese Cornbread Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
:
1-3/4
cups uncooked elbow macaroni
8
bacon strips, chopped
1
cup shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar cheese
1
cup shredded pepper jack cheese
4
ounces cream cheese, cubed
6
large eggs, divided use
3
cups 2% milk, divided
4
green onions, chopped
1
teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2
teaspoon pepper, divided
1
package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
1/2
teaspoon smoked paprika
How
To Make Mac And Cheese Cornbread Skillet :
Preheat
oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until
crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper
towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoons in pan.
Drain
macaroni; add to drippings. Stir in shredded cheeses and cream cheese; cook and
stir over medium heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Whisk 2 eggs, 1 cup
milk, green onions, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pour into
skillet. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the
heat.
Reserve
1/4 cup bacon for topping; sprinkle remaining bacon over macaroni. Place corn
bread mix, paprika, remaining 4 eggs, 2 cups milk, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and
1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour over
bacon.
Bake
until puffed and golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before
serving. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup bacon and additional green onions.
Test
Kitchen tips :
Give
some seasonal flair to this recipe: Add cooked green peas for a touch of spring
or tasty chunks of butternut squash for a fall twist.
