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Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

A rich and creamy mac and cheese recipe with smoky bacon and flavorful cheeses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Gradually stir in cream, whisking constantly. Add salt, pepper, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Shred the gouda and cheddar cheeses. Add to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth.
  4. Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish.
  5. In a food processor, pulse bread slices into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter. Sprinkle over the macaroni and top with crumbled bacon.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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

This classic dish is perfect for family dinners and can be easily customized with different cheeses or toppings.
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