Kinder’s Lip Smackin’ Mac n Cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Place a large cooling rack on foil lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Arrange bacon slices in single layer on rack.

Step 5

Coat evenly to one side of bacon with Brown Sugar Rub.

Step 6

Bake until bacon is crisp, about 20-25 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and set aside.

Step 7

Cook macaroni according to the package directions minus 1 minute. Drain. Set Aside.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 9

In a large saucepan or cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly for about a minute.

Step 10

Add 1 cup of milk slowly, stirring constantly until paste like. Then add remaining milk and stir or whisk until lumps are gone.

Step 11

Add Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning.

Step 12

Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until the cheese is melted and sauce is thick.

Step 13

Put macaroni into cast iron skillet, add half of crumbled bacon, and sauce. Stir well.

Step 14

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add Panko and Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning and stir until golden brown.

Step 15

Spread topping over macaroni and cheese.

Step 16

Sprinkle remaining crumbled bacon over mixture.

Step 17

Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until top is golden.

Step 18

Sprinkle top with chopped green onion. Serve and Enjoy!