Bacon Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Rich and creamy, this Bacon Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect savory weeknight meal. Trust me, it will not disappoint.

👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Carrie's Experimental Kitchen📖 carriesexperimentalkitchen

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

oven
pot
pan
casserole dish

📝 Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; then cook your pasta 'al dente'; leaving it a little undercooked as it will finish cooking in the cheese sauce while baking. Drain the water and place back into the pot.

pasta (gemelli, macaroni, penne, etc)1 pound

While the pasta is cooking, prepare your cheese sauce. Render the pieces of cut bacon in a medium sauce pan; then add flour to form a roux.

pasta (gemelli, macaroni, penne, etc)1 pounddiced bacon8 slices

Next, add milk and your cheese and stir until smooth over a low heat.

milk3 cups

Make your topping. I used a combination of club crackers and melted butter, but you can use your favorite type of breadcrumb or crackers.

butter ,melted4 tablespoons

Finally, add the cheese sauce to the pasta and mix well. Place your pasta into a casserole dish (I used 13x9) and place the breading mixture on top.

pasta (gemelli, macaroni, penne, etc)1 pound

Bake for about ⏱️ 15 minutes or until the topping is light brown and the pasta is bubbling on the sides.

pasta (gemelli, macaroni, penne, etc)1 pound

Nutrition Facts

calories

554 kcal

fat Content

24 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

3 g

sugar Content

7 g

sodium Content

550 mg

protein Content

23 g

trans Fat Content

0.2 g

cholesterol Content

65 mg

carbohydrate Content

61 g

saturated Fat Content

13 g

unsaturated Fat Content

8 g

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