Bacon Mac and Cheese
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
Bacon Mac and Cheese
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Bacon Mac and Cheese is a rich and creamy three cheese baked mac and cheese with bacon inside and on top. The perfect holiday side dish!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons powdered mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese
- 4 ounces mozzarella
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar , divided
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Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Shred the cheeses, keeping 2 cups of the cheddar off to the side for the topping.
- Cook the pasta then let it sit in the water an extra 10 minutes (this will help it avoid soaking up the cheese sauce) before draining and rinsing gently.
- Place the bacon in a large pan over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan; discard the rest of the fat.
- Add the butter to the pan and melt.
- Add the flour, mustard, cayenne and paprika and whisk together until fully combined, cook for an additional 15 seconds.
- Add the milk slowly while whisking to keep the mixture well combined.
- Add in the salt and pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Remove 1 cup of the milk mixture and let cool for a 3-5 minutes in the refrigerator in a larger glass measuring cup or bowl.
- Add the egg to the cooled milk and whisk it well until fully combined.
- Turn the heat on the pot back on to medium-low.
- Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture into the rest of the milk while whisking very well.
- Add in the Monterey jack, mozzarella and 1 cup of the sharp cheddar and whisk until combined.
- Add the rinsed macaroni and half of the bacon pieces back into the pot and toss with the cheese sauce.
- Pour into a 9x13 baking dish and top with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
651mg
(27%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
859IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
345mg
(35%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 859IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 345mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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