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Bacon Mac And Cheese
A popular dish, somehow made even better!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 666 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 6 slices of bacon chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook macaroni al dente according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper into the milk mixture.
- Remove from heat, add shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni, add half of the bacon, and transfer to a baking dish.
- Top mac and cheese with remaining bacon and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
666kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
723mg
(30%)
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
865IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
528mg
(53%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 666
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 666kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 723mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 53% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.