A while ago we ate at a local gastropub called The Flying Pig. I haven’t been that impressed with a meal in a long time. We started off our meal with an incredible bacon mac and cheese. I inquired as to the types of cheeses that went into this magical creation and was given an answer. It was easy enough to experiment a little at home and come up with a great replica of the dish. They used a really great diced pork belly for their bacon which I only wish I had. I subbed pancetta which was still absolutely delicious. The cheese sauce combines goat cheese with white and yellow cheddar and brie. It’s then topped with provolone and baked, creating a scrumptious crust. I found a tasty sharp provolone that I shredded on top, but you can use slices from the deli just fine. This stuff is seriously good. We may have fought over the leftovers… Intimidated by gourmet? Watch the video to see just how simple gourmet can be! Δ Δ

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