Mac & Cheese Lasagna

Mac & Cheese Lasagna

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Mac & Cheese Lasagna is the MOTHER of all pasta dishes.
Ingredients
  • 18 lasagna noodles
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for noodles
  • 1½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 c. panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • ½ c. (1 stick) butter
  • ½ c. flour
  • 5 c. whole milk
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 c. shredded Cheddar, divided
  • 3 c. shredded mozzarella
  • 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 medium jalapeños, cut thinly into rounds
  • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375º. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain and drizzle a bit of olive oil to prevent noodles from sticking together.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir to combine 3 tablespoons olive oil with panko and parmesan.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt 1 stick butter. Sprinkle over flour and cook until slightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove pan from heat and whisk in 3½ cups cheddar and mozzarella until smooth.
  5. Ladle a small amount of cheese into the bottom of a 9"-x-13" baking dish. Add a layer of noodles, more cheese sauce, and about ⅕ bacon and jalapeño slices. Continue until all ingredients are used, ending with lasagna noodles. Add remaining cheddar and panko mixture in an even layer on top of lasagna.
  6. Bake until cheese is bubbling and panko is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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