The Most Exciting Bacon Macaroni Cheese Ever Recipe

Name: The Most Exciting Bacon Macaroni Cheese Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Macaroni; Monterey Jack And Cheddar Cheese Blend; Smoked Gouda Cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups milk; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Hormel Real Bacon Bits; 8 ounces bacon, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Prepare for a mac and cheese experience unlike any other! This recipe isn't just cheesy and comforting; it's a bacon-infused, oven-baked masterpiece that will leave your guests begging for more. Crispy bacon, creamy cheese sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta combine for a flavor explosion that's guaranteed to become your new go-to comfort food. Get ready to lick the bowl clean!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 956.4 kcal

Protein 82g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

The Most Exciting Bacon Macaroni Cheese Ever

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Most Exciting Bacon Macaroni Cheese Ever

Macaroni
Monterey Jack And Cheddar Cheese Blend
Smoked Gouda Cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter
2 cups milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
Hormel Real Bacon Bits
8 ounces bacon, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make The Most Exciting Bacon Macaroni Cheese Ever

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
Cook bacon: In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan. Set aside cooked bacon; crumble some for topping.
Boil pasta: Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, but do not rinse.
Make cheese sauce: In the same skillet (with reserved bacon grease), melt butter over low heat. Whisk in milk, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream until smooth.
Combine: Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in most of the cooked bacon.
Bake: Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon and bacon bits evenly over the top.
Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.