Dream Catcher Mac & Cheese Recipe
Oven-roasted Sweet Potato, Maple, Bacon with Cheddar & Jack
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Cheese
Sweet Potato and Bacon
Method
Roasting the Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Roast Sweet Potatoes
In a mixing bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and thyme. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Combine Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Once the sweet potatoes are done, mix in the crispy bacon and drizzle with maple syrup. Set aside.
Making the Mac & Cheese
- 5
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Combine and Bake
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, then gently mix in the roasted sweet potatoes and bacon. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- 8
Serve
Let the mac & cheese cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Dream Catcher Mac & Cheese!