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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

A delightful baked macaroni and cheese recipe featuring crispy bacon, creamy cheese sauce, and a golden breadcrumb topping. Perfect comfort food for family dinners.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 2.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 cup 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 Tbsp butter melted
  • 0.5 pound bacon cooked and crumbled

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until mixture thickens. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cook until bubbling.
  3. Add salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, shredded gouda and cheddar cheeses. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  4. Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
  5. Process bread slices in a food processor until fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sprinkle over macaroni. Top with crumbled bacon.
  6. Bake in a 375°F oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown 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

Enjoy this creamy, cheesy baked mac and cheese with a savory bacon topping for a true comfort food experience.
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