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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1269 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl mix together 2 tablespoons of melted butter, Panko breadcrumbs and chopped parsley. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.