White Mac & Cheese With Bacon-Herb Cornbread Recipe

Name: White Mac & Cheese With Bacon-Herb Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs cavatappi pasta; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 5 cups milk; 16 ounces white cheddar cheese; 16 ounces fontina; 1/4 lb bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups cornbread, crumbled; 1/2 cup parsley, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon sage, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon rosemary, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 lbs cavatappi pasta
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups milk
16 ounces white cheddar cheese
16 ounces fontina
1/4 lb bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups cornbread, crumbled
1/2 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon sage, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon rosemary, coarsely chopped

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["Preheat oven to 400 degrees.", "Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and cook pasta until very al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.", "In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sprinkle in flour, then whisk together until a paste forms. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until lightly golden, 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn.", "Add milk to saucepan and whisk until smooth. Continue cooking until very thick, 3-5 minutes more. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese to sauce and stir to melt completely. Stir in half of the crumbled bacon, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in cooked pasta, then remove from heat and set aside.", "In a medium bowl, stir together crumbled cornbread, parsley, sage, rosemary, and remaining bacon. Transfer mac and cheese to a buttered 9x13"" baking dish. Top with cornbread mixture, then bake until bubbly at the edges and golden on top, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving."]

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kcal

Calories

Fat

222

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Protein

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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: 2 lbs cavatappi pasta, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 5 cups milk, and more.

Yes, White Mac & Cheese With Bacon-Herb Cornbread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

White Mac & Cheese With Bacon-Herb Cornbread

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