Guy Fieri's Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese

We were looking for an easy mac and cheese recipe to make and take with us to a a small family graduation party and came across Guy Fieri's Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese recipe. It seems simple enough to make and it's convenient to carry and take with you to an event. So, we thought we would share it with you!

Guy Fieri's Mac Daddy Mac n' CheesePhoto byFood Network

Ingredient you will need for this recipe:

2 shallots, peeled

3 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon olive oil

3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat

2 tablespoons flour

4 cups heavy cream

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 pound penne pasta, cooked

1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons melted butter

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to Make this Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from foil and chop.
2. In a large saute pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallot and garlic and saute for 1 minute.
3. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third. Stir in cheeses until melted, creamy and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta. Place in a 9X13 casserole dish.
5. In a small bowl, mix together diced bacon, bread crumbs, butter and parsley. Top Mac n Cheese with Panko mixture and bake uncovered at same heat until bubbling and lightly browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

This Recipe was created by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and appearred on Food Network.