Bacon and Egg Mac & Cheese

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter until the foam subsides and add the A.P. flour and whisk until fully incorporated.
2. Allow to cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes, until the roux begins to toast gently.
3. Add the bay leaf and the cream, whisking constantly until it comes to a simmer and begins to thicken.
4. Lower the heat to medium and add the mustard, nutmeg,
5. and hot sauce.
6. Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently to
7. prevent scorching.
8. Remove from heat, discard bay leaf, and whisk in the
9. grated cheese and the chopped bacon, reserving a small portion of the cheese for the top.
10. In a small, non-stick pan melt a small amount of butter and crack an egg directly into it and gently cook until it is just barely set.
11. Reserve on a plate.
12. Place macaroni and cheese mixture into a shallow pan and top with the reserved cheese, followed by the sunny-side-up eggs and finally the
13. breadcrumbs.
14. Finish with a few dots of butter.
15. Broil on high until golden brown and delicious.
16. Serve immediately.