5 from 74 votes
Creamy Baked Carbonara Mac and Cheese
Creamy Baked Carbonara Mac and Cheese combines tender macaroni in a rich white cheddar and Parmesan sauce with crispy bacon and sweet peas. The addition of lightly beaten eggs incorporated after cooling the sauce gives a custard-like texture when baked. Finished under the oven's heat, it develops a golden crust with creamy cheesy layers beneath, blending classic mac and cheese with carbonara elements for a savory comfort dish.
Servings:
7
Calories:
341 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- ½ pound macaroni
white cheddar cheese sauce
- 5 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 heaping cup cheddar cheese white, shredded, plus more for sprinkling on top
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated, plus more for sprinkling on top
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
assembly
- 2 large egg lightly beaten
- 8 Bacon slices, crispy cooked, chopped and divided
- ⅔ cup peas frozen, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. Lightly grease a 9”x 12” baking dish.
- Fill a large pot with water, place over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt and pasta and bring back up to a boil. Cook macaroni, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer macaroni to a large mixing bowl.
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt butter. Sprinkle flour over melted butter and whisk together for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add milk in a slow and steady stream, while whisking, until fully incorporated and mixture is smooth and has thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar and Parmesan, small handfuls at a time, until a smooth cheese sauce has formed.
- Pour sauce over macaroni and stir together. Allow mixture to cool, about 10 minutes. Stir in eggs, 6 slices bacon and peas until fully and evenly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into a baking dish and top with more white cheddar, Parmesan and remaining bacon.
- Bake macaroni for 20 to 25 minute or until mixture is thick, creamy and lightly browned on top.
- Remove from heat and allow macaroni to cool, about 10 minutes, before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
267mg
(11%)
Potassium
264mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
577IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 577IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.