Smoky Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Smoky Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 16 oz elbow macaroni; 1 cup cooked bacon; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups Half & Half; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 cups Colby jack cheese; 1 1/2 cups smoked gouda

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4.9

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
12 servings
Calories
489 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Smoky Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Charles Herrera

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This smoky bacon mac and cheese is gooey with melted colby jack and Gouda cheeses and full of savory bacon and dijon mustard flavor. It's gold medal worthy!

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Ingredients

Servings

16 oz elbow macaroni
1 cup cooked bacon chopped
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups Half & Half
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cups Colby jack cheese shredded
1 1/2 cups smoked gouda shredded

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
Chop cooked bacon, set aside.
In a sauce pan, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until there are no lumps. Add in milk and half & half. Bring to a simmer. Stir in Dijon mustard.
Add shredded Colby Jack cheese and smoked Gouda cheese.
Add cooked macaroni into the sauce and stir to combine. Add the bacon and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 489kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 590mg (25%) Potassium 315mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 686IU (14%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 462mg (46%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 489 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	489kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	35g	12%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	16g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	90mg	30%
Sodium	590mg	25%
Potassium	315mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	686IU	14%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	0%
Calcium	462mg	46%
Iron	1mg	6%