Bacon Mac And Cheese Recipe
A creamy blend of rich macaroni and cheese topped with crispy, savory bacon for a deliciously indulgent comfort food experience.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let it drain on a paper towel. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- 2
Cook 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. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Make the Cheese Sauce
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Fold in the crumbled bacon, reserving some for topping.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving dish, top with remaining bacon, and serve hot.
