Bacon Mac And Cheese Recipe
Treat yourself to a delectable portion of rich and creamy bacon macaroni and cheese, generously topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
- 3
Make the Cheese Sauce
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Combine
Add the cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon to the cheese sauce, stirring until well combined.
- 5
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
- 6
Add Breadcrumb Topping
In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese together. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Serve
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious bacon mac and cheese!
