Grown Up Mac and Cheese
INGREDIENTS
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4 ounces thick-sliced bacon
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Vegetable oil
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Kosher salt
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2 cups elbow macaroni or cavatappi
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1 1/2 cups milk
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
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3 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated
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2 ounces blue cheese, such as Roquefort, crumbled
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Pinch nutmeg
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2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
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2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
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