Mick's Cheddar & Bacon Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons water, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 lb dry fettuccine
• 1 tomato, seeded and diced
• 9 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

1. 1

   In large saucepan, melt butter.

2. 2

   Stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add cream, milk and 3 T water.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 T water, Worcestershire, dry mustard, spicy brown mustard, salt, pepper and garlic and stir to dissolve.

6. 6

   Add to sauce and stir to combine.

7. 7

   Add grated cheese and stir until fully melted.

8. 8

   Prepare fettuccine according to package directions.

9. 9

   Pour sauce over fettuccine and top with diced tomatoes, chopped fresh bacon and additional grated cheddar cheese.