Jul 14 2026
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Fatty Melt Recipe

Inspired by The Goat
Time30m
Serves4

Housemade Mac & Cheese with Bacon

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Ingredients

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Mac & Cheese

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese and Seasonings

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Combine Pasta and Bacon

    Add the cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon into the cheese sauce, stirring until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving dish and enjoy your Fatty Melt!

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