Not Your Grandmother’s
Macaroni & Cheese

• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 cup coarse dry bread crumbs
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  
• 1/3 cup goat cheese
  
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1 pound macaroni

In a small saucepan, melt one tablespoon butter in olive oil. Add bacon, bread crumbs, parsley, zest and crushed pepper, tossing well. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic and cook, stirring about 30 seconds. Add cream and simmer, stirring until reduced by 1/3.

Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, goat cheese and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Add macaroni to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain and transfer to serving bowl. Add cheese mixture and toss. Sprinkle top with bread crumb mixture and serve.

Yield: 8 servings.