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Bacon Mac and Cheese

Jennie Duncan
This Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe is so rich and creamy that I almost guarantee you won't have any leftovers. Cheesy noodles topped with perfectly cooked bacon might make this the best mac and cheese you ever make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, One pot Dinners
Cuisine American, Mac and Cheese
Servings 6
Calories 1108 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Elbow macaroni
  • ½ cup Butter
  • ⅓ cup Flour
  • 5 cups Milk
  • 4 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 12 oz bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • optional: diced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni according to box instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan melt butter on medium/low heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly mix in milk and smooth. Add more or less milk to get the thickness of the sauce to how you like it. Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken still whisking occasionally.
  • Slowly add in cheese about a cup at a time whisking and allowing to melt before adding more. Season cheese sauce with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add cooked macaroni to the saucepan and mix until well combined and all noodles are coated in cheese.
  • Mix in cooked and crumbled bacon into mac and cheese. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Optional: serve with diced green onions.

Notes

Cooking Tip: You want your noodles to be al dente as they will cook more once you add them back to the cheese sauce. You do not want soggy noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 1108kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 42gFat: 71gSaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 1265mgPotassium: 659mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1619IUCalcium: 808mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bacon Mac and Cheese
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