Potluck Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Potluck Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon strips, chopped; 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1/2 paprika, optional; 2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 paprika, optional
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
Fold two 18-in.-long pieces of foil into two 18x4-in. strips. Line perimeter of a 4-qt. slow cooker with foil strips; spray with cooking spray.
2
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings. In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons bacon drippings over medium heat; cook pasta in drippings 2 minutes or until edges turn translucent. Transfer to slow cooker.
3
In same skillet, heat 1/4 cup bacon drippings over medium heat. Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder and, if desired, paprika. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until flour begins to turn pale golden brown. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in pasta. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until pasta is tender. Top with bacon.

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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: 1 pound bacon strips, chopped, 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Potluck 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.

Potluck Bacon Mac & Cheese

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