Mac N' Cheese With Bacon Recipe

Name: Mac N' Cheese With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 lb Elbow macaroni; 4 C Milk; 3 Sprigs thyme; 4 Cloves garlic, smashed & divided; 3 Tbl Butter, unsalted; 3 Tbl All purpose flour; 5 1/2 C Sharp white cheddar, shredded; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 C Flat leafed parsley, chopped; 4 Slices bacon, cut crosswise into strips; 1 Onion, diced; 2 Garlic cloves, smashed; Leaves from 1/4 bunch thyme

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 lb Elbow macaroni
4 C Milk
3 Sprigs thyme
4 Cloves garlic, smashed & divided
3 Tbl Butter, unsalted
3 Tbl All purpose flour
5 1/2 C Sharp white cheddar, shredded
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 C Flat leafed parsley, chopped
4 Slices bacon, cut crosswise into strips
1 Onion, diced
2 Garlic cloves, smashed
Leaves from 1/4 bunch thyme

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add macaroni and cook 8 to 9 minutes, until al dente. Drain.
3
In small saucepan, heat milk with thyme and 2 garlic cloves. Melt butter in large, deep skillet over med-high heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Strain sokids out of milk and whisk into butter & flour mixture. Continue to whisk vigorously, and cook until mixture is smooth. Stir in 4 cups of cheese and continue to cook and stir to melt cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Add cooked macaroni and parsley and fold to coat macaroni with cheese mixture. Scrape into 3 qt baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4
Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
5
While baking, heat saute pan. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Add onion, garlic, and thyme and cook about 5 min to soften onion. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Scatter bacon mixture over mac and cheese. Use a big spoon to scoop out servings.

2544

kcal

Calories

190

Fat

Carbs

113

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: Kosher salt, 1 lb Elbow macaroni, 4 C Milk, 3 Sprigs thyme, and more.

Yes, Mac N' Cheese With Bacon 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.

Mac N' Cheese With Bacon

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