Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Add the panko and crushed crackers and stir until the crumbs and crackers are coated in butter. To make the topping, in a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.Gently fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese mixture.Add 3 cups cheddar cheese, all the Gruyere cheese, dry mustard, salt, and pepper and stir until cheese is melted and smooth.Add the remaining milk and keep whisking until the mixtures starts to boil. Add 1 cup of the milk and whisk until well combined and there are no lumps.

Cook for about 3 minutes, whisking frequently, or until smooth and slightly browned. Meanwhile, in a large pot melt the butter over medium-low heat.Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water. Don’t overcook because the pasta will finish cooking in the oven. Cook the macaroni until al dente, about 6 minutes.Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside. Serve as delicious toppings for both sliders and macaroni cheese. Put the bacon, caramelized onions and crumbled gorgonzola into separate bowls. In a separate pan, cook the onions in the butter over a low heat until caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the pan and cut into bite-size pieces. Serve immediately (while it's still very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese and bake until bubbly and golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.įry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 8 minutes. Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and the pepper. Pour the egg into the sauce, whisking constantly. Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs. Pour in the milk, add the mustard and whisk until smooth. Cook for a couple of minutes, whisking constantly. In a large pot, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour.

Cook the macaroni until still slightly firm.

How to make mac n cheese in the oven