Description
A creamy, rich dish combining cheesy goodness with the savory crunch of crispy bacon for a comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 strips of bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente, usually around 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble it.
- Create the roux by melting butter in the skillet and whisking in flour until golden.
- Add the milk gradually, stirring until thickened.
- Melt the cheese into the sauce, adding garlic powder and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine the macaroni with the cheese sauce and fold in the crumbled bacon.
- Bake in a dish with breadcrumbs for a crispy topping, broil for 2-3 minutes if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in vegetables or different cheese varieties. This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, bacon, cheesy pasta