Mac N' Chz Deluxe Recipe
Creamy Mac N' Cheese topped with Shredded Cheddar and Bacon
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Cheese
Reduce heat to low and stir in the sharp cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat all the pasta evenly.
Topping and Baking
- 5
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese to a greased baking dish.
- 6
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and additional shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mac and cheese.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.