Ingredients for Bacon Mac N Cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 pound bacon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup Colby cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup medium sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup American cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- salt and pepper to taste
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How to Make Bacon Mac N Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Set bacon aside.
- Add reserved bacon grease to the onions in the saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in all the shredded cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Stir in cooked pasta and crispy bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour mac and cheese into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
43 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
157g
Carbs
32g
