Easy Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Easy Baked Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 oz elbow noodles; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cup half & half; 1 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 3/4 tsp mustard powder; 8 dash hot sauce (I use Crystal); 3 stick Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 5 slice bacon

Servings: persons

16 oz elbow noodles
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cup half & half
1 1/2 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 tsp mustard powder
8 dash hot sauce (I use Crystal)
3 stick Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
5 slice bacon

1
Preheat oven to 375
2
Boil elbow noodles for approx.
3
9-10 min or until al dente.
4
While noodles are cooking, shred cheddar cheese.
5
Melt butter in saucepan and add flour, mustard powder, hot sauce, salt & pepper.
6
Let bubble, while stirring for 2-3 min.
7
Add milk and half & half to saucepan while stirring.
8
Once milk sauce has become warm, put 2 sticks worth of cheese (16oz) in milk mixture and stir
9
Drain noodles and return to pot.
10
Add cheese sauce to noodles.
11
Add mac & cheese to ungreased 13x9 baking dish.
12
Bake mac & cheese for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
13
While baking macaroni, cook bacon slices and once cooled, crumble bacon, set aside.
14
Remove from oven and sprinkle last stick of cheese on top, followed by crumbled bacon.

1177

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 oz elbow noodles, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cup half & half, and more.

Yes, Easy Baked 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.

Easy Baked Mac & Cheese

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