Bacon Mac N Cheese Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Mac N Cheese

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• Onion
• 1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• Colby Cheese
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Medium Sharp Cheddar
• American Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Cream Cheese
• Elbow Macaroni
• Salt And Pepper

How to Make Bacon Mac N Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. In a separate skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Set bacon aside.
5. Add reserved bacon grease to the onions in the saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Bring to a simmer.
7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in all the shredded cheeses until melted and smooth.
8. Stir in cooked pasta and crispy bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Pour mac and cheese into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.