Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 pound bacon strips, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 3 cups 2% milk; 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese; 1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Dash hot pepper sauce; 3 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
3 green onions, chopped

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute jalapeno in reserved drippings. Add milk and cheeses to pan; cook and stir until blended. Stir in the onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper and pepper sauce.
3
Drain macaroni; add to pan with the onions and cooked bacon. Mix well.
4
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

1419

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 1 pound bacon strips, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, 3 cups 2% milk, 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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