Cook Macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Mac and Cheese: In a saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and stir in Cheddar Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, Salt, Pepper, and Nutmeg until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Add cooked Macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Set aside.
Cook Bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare Spicy Aioli: In a small bowl, combine Mayonnaise, Sriracha, and Lemon Juice. Stir well.
Prepare Battering: In a bowl, whisk together Flour, Baking Powder, and Cayenne Pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together Club Soda and Egg. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spread Mac and Cheese on two slices of Bread. Top with Bacon. Cover with remaining Bread slices.
Dip each sandwich in the Battering, ensuring it is fully coated.
Heat Vegetable Oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully lower battered sandwiches into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove sandwiches from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Spicy Aioli.
Ingredients
2
8 oz225 gElbow Macaroni
4 tbsp60 mLButter
4 tbsp60 mLAll-Purpose Flour
3 cups720 mLMilk
1 cup115 gShredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup55 gShredded Gruyere Cheese
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSalt
1/4 tsp1.25 mLBlack Pepper
1/4 tsp1.25 mLNutmeg
8 slices8 slicesThick-Cut Bacon
1 cup120 gAll-Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp2.5 mLBaking Powder
1/4 tsp1.25 mLCayenne Pepper
1/2 cup120 mLClub Soda
11Egg
4 slices4 slicesSourdough Bread
1/2 cup120 mLMayonnaise
1 tbsp15 mLSriracha
1 tsp5 mLLemon Juice
Vegetable OilVegetable OilFor Deep Frying
Equipment
Large Pot
Saucepan
Whisk
Deep Fryer or Large Pot
Tongs
Paper Towels
Bowls
Instructions
Cook Macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Mac and Cheese: In a saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and stir in Cheddar Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, Salt, Pepper, and Nutmeg until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Add cooked Macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Set aside.
Cook Bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare Spicy Aioli: In a small bowl, combine Mayonnaise, Sriracha, and Lemon Juice. Stir well.
Prepare Battering: In a bowl, whisk together Flour, Baking Powder, and Cayenne Pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together Club Soda and Egg. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spread Mac and Cheese on two slices of Bread. Top with Bacon. Cover with remaining Bread slices.
Dip each sandwich in the Battering, ensuring it is fully coated.
Heat Vegetable Oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully lower battered sandwiches into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove sandwiches from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Spicy Aioli.
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