Bacon Broccoli Mac and Cheese
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
601 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Broccoli Mac and Cheese
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Loaded with gorgeous green broccoli and topped with crispy bacon, this cheesy comfort food is ready to rock your face off. My family goes bonkers over this bacon broccoli mac and cheese!
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Ingredients
- 3-4 slices cooked bacon
- 5-6 oz freshly grated cheddar cheese (see notes)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (steamed or blanched)
- 8 oz dry pasta
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (room temperature or warmed)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired
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Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Measure out all your ingredients, chop your broccoli, and grate your cheese.
- Boil pasta per package instructions (times will vary a smidge by brand/shape) until al dente. Drain and set aside one done.
- While the pasta cooks, start your sauce and broccoli.
- Cook broccoli via your favorite method. I'm a big fan of quickly blanching broccoli in boiling hot water until the florets turn bright green and tender.
- For the sauce, melt 1/2 stick of butter (1/4 cup) over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk constantly while the flour cooks off into a roux, approx. 3 minutes.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, to taste.
- Slowly pour in your room temperature milk, whisking constantly until smooth and fully incorporated. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it rests.
- Add pasta and broccoli florets to a 9-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle 5-6 ounces of freshly grated cheese on top of the pasta.
- Pour your cream sauce over the noodles and cheese. Use a rubber spatula to fold it all together. Feel free to top with a little extra cheese if you'd like, then top with bacon.
- Bake on center rack at 350 F for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Notes
- CRAZY FOR CHEESE? You can add a little extra on top before baking to amp up the cheese-factor even further! I made mine with a mixture of sharp white cheddar and medium cheddar cheese but love adding gouda to my mac and cheese as well. Gouda and cheddar are amatch made in heaven! I highly suggest using a good quality brick or wedge cheese and grating it yourself - the flavor and texture will be spot-on this way!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
601kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Potassium
583mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1783IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
451mg
(45%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1783IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 451mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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