Three Cheese Balsamic Pancetta Mac and Cheese

This rich and creamy Three Cheese Balsamic Pancetta Mac and Cheese is the perfect comfort food. Every bite of al dente macaroni is covered in a creamy, cheesy sauce, and the crispy pancetta gives it a savory crunch. A drizzle of balsamic glaze brings out the flavors even more, giving this dish a gourmet take on an old favorite.

Ingredients:

• 300g macaroni pasta
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• 100g pancetta, diced
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• 2 tablespoons butter
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• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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• 2 cups milk
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• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

Follow the directions on the box to cook the macaroni until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Diced pancetta should be cooked in a large skillet until it gets crispy

Take the pancetta out of the pan and set it aside

Leave the fat in the pan

Over medium heat, melt the butter in the same pan

Add the flour and mix it in until it's smooth

Then cook for one to two minutes to make a roux

Slowly whisk in the milk while stirring all the time for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce gets thicker

Add the Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses and mix them in until they melt and are smooth

Mix the cooked macaroni and crispy pancetta into the cheese sauce by stirring it in well

Pour the balsamic glaze over the mac and cheese and mix it in

Add pepper and salt to taste

If you want, you can top the hot dish with extra Parmesan cheese