@seattlehanddoc: She calls this “swim meet pasta “because in the Pacific Northwest it’s freezing cold and you’re swimming outside in March so this is her go to request! This is basically your classic Baked Mac N Cheese with a crunchy Panko crust topped with crispy pancetta & chives! How can anyone go wrong! Crispy Pancetta Baked Mac & Cheese Ingredients: – 1 lb pasta – 3 cups milk – 1 cup chicken broth – 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk – 4 tbsp butter – ¼ cup flour – 3 cups sharp cheddar – 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella – 1 tbsp Dijon mustard – ½ tsp hot sauce (optional) – Salt & pepper – 1 cup panko breadcrumbs – 1 lb pancetta, diced – Fresh chives Instructions: 1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain. 2. Melt butter, whisk in flour (1 min). Slowly whisk in milk, chicken broth, and evaporated milk until smooth. Simmer until thickened. 3. Stir in cheddar + mozzarella until fully melted. Add Dijon, hot sauce, salt & pepper. 4. Mix cheese sauce with pasta and transfer to a baking dish. 5. Top with panko (mix with a little melted butter for extra crunch). Bake at 400°F for 20–25 min until bubbly with a deep golden crust. Meanwhile, cook pancetta until crispy. Finish: ➡️ Remove mac & cheese from oven ➡️ Scatter crispy pancetta over the top ➡️ Sprinkle with fresh chives #bakedmacandcheese #macncheese #baked #crispy #loaded @Caraway Home @Le Creuset @Jacquemus

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