Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; melted; 1-1.5 cups breadcrumbs; 1 cup (125 g) grated sharp cheddar; chopped parsley/sage/rosemary (optional); Sauce:; 1 lb elbow mac; 1 tbsp unsalted butter (3 tbsp if not using bacon); 3 tbsp flour; 2 tsp pepper flakes; 2 3/4 cups milk; 3/4 cup cream; 2 cups (250 g) grated orange cheddar; 2 cups (250 g) grated sharp cheddar; 1 piece of smoked gouda about 150 g; 4 tsp dijon; 2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; about 3/4 package bacon; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

2 tbsp unsalted butter; melted
1-1.5 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup (125 g) grated sharp cheddar
chopped parsley/sage/rosemary (optional)
Sauce:
1 lb elbow mac
1 tbsp unsalted butter (3 tbsp if not using bacon)
3 tbsp flour
2 tsp pepper flakes
2 3/4 cups milk
3/4 cup cream
2 cups (250 g) grated orange cheddar
2 cups (250 g) grated sharp cheddar
1 piece of smoked gouda about 150 g
4 tsp dijon
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
about 3/4 package bacon
2 bay leaves

1
Cook mac until al dente about 4-5 minutes. Rinse with cold water and keep on the side.
2
Dice bacon. Fry it in a skillet until crispy and render the bacon fat, scoop out the bacon and put it on the side. Keep the bacon fat.
3
In a large pot, pour in 2 tbsp of the bacon fat and the 1 tbsp of butter over low heat. Stir in flour and pepper flakes. (If not using bacon, replace the 2bsp of bacon with butter)
4
Cook for 3 minutes, stirring.
5
Whisk in milk and cream and add bay leaves
6
Bring to a boil, whisking constantly for 3 minutes.
7
Remove bay leaves
8
Stir in mustard, S & P and cheese.
9
Remove from heat, add mac and stir. Add most of diced bacon and stir. Put remaining diced bacon in with bread crumbs
10
Butter a baking dish and pour the mac in.
11
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the mac.
12
Bake in 400 oven for 20-25 min or until bubbling. Broil for last 3-4 minutes to crisp up the crust.

1040

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; melted, 1-1.5 cups breadcrumbs, 1 cup (125 g) grated sharp cheddar, chopped parsley/sage/rosemary (optional), and more.

Yes, Bacon Mac & Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Mac & Cheese

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