Bacon Mac and Cheese Casserole

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Bacon Mac and Cheese Casserole

Bacon Mac and Cheese is smooth and creamy with mouthwatering tangy, savory flavors. Watch our video and learn to make it in 40 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 4 lices thick cut bacon
  • 6 tbsp butter separated
  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (or Monterey Jack)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped (loosely packed)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl mix together 2 tablespoons of melted butter, Panko breadcrumbs and chopped parsley. Set aside.
  2. In a large stock pot boil pasta in heavily salted water per package directions. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking in a 9x9” square or a 13x9” pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, render bacon until crispy and browned. Remove bacon and set aside to crumble. Keep bacon fat in pan. Add crumbled bacon to pasta, reserving some to top pasta at serving.
  4. In same skillet with bacon fat add 4 tablespoons of butter and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute. Add the milk and whisk to mix thoroughly. Whisk in the mustard, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 4 minutes, the sauce will thicken.
  5. Add the cream cheese and stir to melt in the sauce. Add the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and stir to melt and incorporate. Sauce should be smooth.
  6. Pour cheese sauce over pasta and bacon and stir to mix in completely. Top with breadcrumb mixture and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until top is golden brown and crunchy. This should be enough for 4 large servings or 6 as a side.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1269kcal (63%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 88g (135%) Saturated Fat 49g (245%) Cholesterol 248mg (83%) Sodium 1861mg (78%) Potassium 585mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 2765IU (55%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 933mg (93%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1269 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1269kcal 63%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 88g 135%
Saturated Fat 49g 245%
Cholesterol 248mg 83%
Sodium 1861mg 78%
Potassium 585mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 2765IU 55%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 933mg 93%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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