Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe

Name: Mac 'N' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 10.5 oz macaroni; 1 None small Spanish onion, peeled; 8 None whole cloves; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup butter, 2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1.5 oz Cheddar cheese, grated; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 3/4 cup soft fresh breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

10.5 oz macaroni
1 None small Spanish onion, peeled
8 None whole cloves
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, 2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1.5 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
6 slices bacon, chopped
3/4 cup soft fresh breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a large baking dish. Place on a baking tray. Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 10 mins, or until tender. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, stud whole onion with cloves. Place in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cover with milk. Bring to a simmer then remove from heat. Discard onion and reserve milk.
3
Wipe pan clean. Melt 5 1/2 tbsp butter. Add flour and cook for 1-2 mins, or until bubbling. Add nutmeg and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook for 4 mins, or until sauce boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 the cheese until melted. Season. Add pasta and toss to combine.
4
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cook bacon for 3 mins, or until crispy. Add to pasta and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared pan.
5
Combine remaining cheese and breadcrumbs then sprinkle over pasta. Dot with remaining butter and bake for 20 mins, or until bubbling and golden. Let stand for 5 mins then serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10.5 oz macaroni, 1 None small Spanish onion, peeled, 8 None whole cloves, 1/2 cup 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Mac 'N' Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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