Gouda Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
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Gouda Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
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Nothing says comfort food like homemade Macaroni and Cheese! The gouda adds a creamy tang while the bacon adds a nice salty, smoked flavor! Try this at your next family dinner!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounce elbow macaroni cooked and drained
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
- 1 pound smoked Gouda cheese shredded
- ½ pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 5 slices bread about 2 cups crumbs
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- ½ pound Bacon cooked and crumbled
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Instructions
- Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Set aside.
- In large pot, melt butter over medium high heat. Add skim milk and bring to near boiling. Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle in flour. Whisk vigorously over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Mixture should be thick and boiling. Slowly add cream, while whisking. Add in salt, pepper, mustard and worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir for about 5 minutes.
- In food processor, shred Gouda and Cheddar cheese. Add to pot, stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture. Pour into a 13x9 dish.
- In same food processor bowl (no need to wash it after shredding the cheese), process 5 slices of bread to a fine crumb. Add melted butter. Sprinkle over macaroni. Top with crumbled bacon.
- Bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.ENJOY!
Notes
- Feel free to toss vegetables in with the pasta before baking! Broccoli, peas and mushrooms would all be delicious additions.
- You can substitute store bought bread crumbs if preferred. Combine with melted butter before adding to the pan as directed. Or use Ritz crackers.
- This recipe can be used for an unbaked macaroni and cheese too! Just skip the bread crumbs and serve hot!
- Have a vegetarian in your family? Bake the macaroni without the bacon and let everyone add crumbled bacon to their own bowl of mac if desired. Easy solution!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
581kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
1116mg
(47%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1116mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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