Ingredients for - Bacon, Leek, and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
How to cook deliciously - Bacon, Leek, and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
1. Stage
Bring water to a boil in an 8-quart stockpot.
2. Stage
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
3. Stage
Add macaroni, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the boiling water. Cover and let simmer vigorously for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stage
While the macaroni mixture cooks, trim dark green parts off leek and discard. Slice leek in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a bowl of cold water and swish to remove dirt. Drain leek and stir into the macaroni mixture.
5. Stage
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Stage
Meanwhile, cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Remove cores and scrape out seeds. Dice tomatoes; reserve 1/4 cup for garnish. Remove stockpot from heat; stir in remaining tomatoes and 1/2 of the bacon. Spoon macaroni into a serving bowl and garnish with remaining bacon and reserved tomatoes. Serve immediately.
