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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring 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, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and set aside. Reserve some bacon fat in the skillet.
- 3
Make the Cheese Sauce
In the same skillet with reserved bacon fat, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Combine Everything
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Fold in the crumbled bacon and chopped scallions.
- 5
Serve
Serve warm, garnished with additional scallions if desired.