Ingredients for 4 Cheese Mac N Bacon
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 pound center cut bacon
- Not specified in recipe
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Not specified in recipe
- Not specified in recipe
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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How to Make 4 Cheese Mac N Bacon
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Stir in reserved bacon grease.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in cooked pasta and crumbled bacon.
- Pour mac and cheese into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
46 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
75g
Carbs
15g
