Mac And Cheese W/ Bacon Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Bacon

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

2. 2

   Boil the Pasta

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Make the Cheese Sauce

   In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Cheese and Seasoning

   Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

5. 5

   Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until well combined. Fold in the crumbled bacon.

6. 6

   Serve

   Transfer the mac and cheese to serving bowls. Optionally, sprinkle additional cheese or crumbled bacon on top before serving.