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Make the Jam<\/strong>\nIn a large pan with high walls, cook the bacon, working in batches to avoid overlap. Once all of the bacon has been cooked, allow it to cool and then roughly chop.<\/p>\n

Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon\u2019s worth of drippings from the pan. Heat the pan again and add in the onions. Cook the onions until they have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the garlic and cook for a minute.<\/p>\n

Pour in the brown ale<\/a> and apple cider vinegar and deglaze your pan using a wooden spoon.<\/p>\n

Add the brown sugar, chopped bacon, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir well.<\/p>\n

Place the lid over the pan, cracked so that the steam can vent slightly, and allow the mixture to boil for a minute. Then, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until much of the liquid has evaporated and you are left with a thick, chunky jam, about 1 hour.<\/p>\n

Make the Mac n\u2019 Cheese<\/strong>\nCook the macaroni according to the directions on the box.<\/p>\n

Heat a pot over medium-high and add the butter.<\/p>\n

When the butter melts entirely, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook until it begins to bubble and turns a gold-ish color.<\/p>\n

Slowly add the milk and beer while whisking the mixture. Then, add the cheeses a little bit at a time, and stir constantly until the mixture is smooth.<\/p>\n

Turn the heat down to medium and keep stirring for another 5 minutes or so as the mixture thickens up.<\/p>\n

Add the salt and pepper. You may also choose to add a bit of chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika and\/or nutmeg, depending on how you like your macaroni and cheese. I add a pinch of each.<\/p>\n

Mix in the cooked macaroni.<\/p>\n

Assemble the Sliders<\/strong>\nSlice your baguette to your desired thickness. Butter one side of each slice.<\/p>\n

Heat a large pan over medium heat.<\/p>\n

Place a piece of cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, and scoop a generous amount of mac n\u2019 cheese on top of the cheese. Place, buttered-side down, into the hot pan. Do this with 3-4 pieces at a time. Place another piece of cheese on top of the mac n\u2019 cheese.<\/p>\n

Top each with another slice of bread that has been spread on the unbuttered side with bacon, beer and tomato jam.<\/p>\n

Fry until slightly browned and the cheese binding the sandwich has begun to melt. Then carefully flip each slider over to fry the other side. Serve warm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Forget the cellophane-wrapped yellow squares, this grilled cheese uses mac n’ cheese for its gooey filling. Not to mention it’s topped with a bacon, beer and tomato jam, adding the perfect amount of slaty sweetness to this delicious 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