One-Pot Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: One-Pot Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (about 1/2 pound); 1 lb cavatappi pasta; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups, packed); 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups, packed); 3 ounces Fontina cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup, packed); 3 ounces cream cheese; 1/3 cup milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus additional for serving, if desired; handful chives, chopped

Servings: persons

4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (about 1/2 pound)
1 lb cavatappi pasta
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups, packed)
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups, packed)
3 ounces Fontina cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup, packed)
3 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon mustard powder
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus additional for serving, if desired
handful chives, chopped

1
Add bacon to a 5 1/2 quart Dutch oven over medium-heat and cook, stirring, until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2
Add pasta to pot with the rendered bacon fat. Add 4 cups water and one teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is just tender and a small amount of water still remains, about 7 minutes.
3
Add mozzarella, cheddar, fontina, cream cheese, milk, butter, mustard powder, and cayenne. Reduce heat to low, stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with reserved bacon, chives, and additional cayenne, if desired.

1135

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (about 1/2 pound), 1 lb cavatappi pasta, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups, packed), and more.

Yes, One-Pot 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.

One-Pot Bacon Mac & Cheese

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