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mac and cheese

Classic Mac and Cheese

A creamy and comforting classic macaroni and cheese recipe topped with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni cooked and drained
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2.25 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound smoked gouda cheese shredded
  • 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 5 slices bread about 2 cups crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 pound bacon cooked and crumbled

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. In large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add milk and bring to near boiling. Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle in flour. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until thick and boiling. Slowly add cream, whisking constantly. Stir in salt, pepper, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Shred gouda and cheddar cheeses. Add to sauce and stir until fully melted and combined.
  4. Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce. Transfer to a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  5. In food processor, process bread slices into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter. Sprinkle over macaroni and top with crumbled bacon.
  6. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until top is golden and bubbly. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Feel free to add extra cheese or spices to customize your mac and cheese. For a crunchier topping, broil for an additional 2 minutes.
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