Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese Pie with Bacon Lattice
INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENTS
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For the crust
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3½ cups all-purpose flour (from the freezer if possible)
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1 cup (2 sticks) very cold unsalted butter, cut into ½" cubes
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¼ cup cold vegetable shortening
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1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp sugar
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1 Tbsp. kosher salt
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1 Tbsp. scant apple cider vinegar + enough ice water to make ¾ cup liquid
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For mac 'n' cheese filling
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5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
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4 cups dried macaroni
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4 Tbsp. of butter (½ a stick)
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4 Tbsp. flour
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2.5 cups heavy cream
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2 tsp mustard powder
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1 egg yolk
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1 pound grated cheese — an equal parts mixture of gruyere, sharp cheddar, brie (no rind)
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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For the bacon lattice
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8 slices bacon
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1 Tbsp. brown sugar
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