Zutaten für Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Bacon
- Elbow Macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- Sifted Flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 8 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon
- Breadcrumbs
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Zubereitung von Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Bacon
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over low heat.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until smooth (this is your roux).
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and comes to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust to your spice preference).
- Add the cooked macaroni, 8 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon, and 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese blend).
- Stir until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
- Pour the macaroni and cheese into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- (Optional) Top with extra cheese, bread crumbs, or more bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
42 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
153g
Carbs
19g
