Three Cheese baked Macaroni Emeril Recipe

I love cheese and a real good three cheese baked noodle dish sounds so great. When I found Emeril's recipe I just had to share it.



Serves 4 to 6



Ingredients:



Coarse salt

1/2 pound elbow macaroni

3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

3 large eggs

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar (6 ounces)

1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (1 ounce)



Directions:

1. Preheat oven t 475 degrees

2. Cook macaroni in salt water for 6 minutes (will be slightly undercooked) - drain and set aside

3. Heat bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp

4. Add garlic and cook until soft

5. Transfer bacon and macaroni into a medium size bowl and stir to combine

6. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and evaporated milk.

7. Add 1/2 tsp salt, cayenne, nutmeg and cheese and mix well.

8. Transfer to an 8 or 9 inch square baking dish and spread evenly

9. Bake until sauce starts to bubble ca. 12 minutes.

10. Allow to cool slightly before serving