Ingredients for 4 Cheese Mac N Bacon
- 1/4 cup butter
- Center Cut Bacon
- White Onion
- All Purpose Flour
- Whole Milk
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Fontina Cheese
- Gorgonzola
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
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.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
46 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
75g
Carbs
15g
