Mac & Cheese Recipe
Macaroni al dente loaded with cheddar and crispy crumbs of bacon.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Step 2
Add the macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions, usually about 7-8 minutes.
- 3
Step 3
Drain the macaroni and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Step 2
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until it forms a paste.
- 6
Step 3
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Step 4
Add the cheddar cheese, mustard powder, and black pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combining and Topping
- 8
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta.
- 10
Step 3
Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
- 11
Step 4
In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.
- 12
Step 5
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni and cheese in the baking dish.
- 13
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
