Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese With Bacon

Get Cookin‘s version is one of the easiest and most delicious baked mac and cheese recipes you will ever make at home. Not only is it creamy and cheesy, but it is also savory because of the crispy bacon bits. If you are looking for a recipe that will impress everyone, this is definitely it. I am sure it will be gone in just a few minutes.

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This recipe is straightforward; It comes together easily and quickly. Before making the sauce, cook the pasta so it is ready by the time you are done cooking the cheese sauce. You can never go wrong with this recipe. It’s simply the best. Serve it with roasted chicken, garlic butter mushrooms, salad, or oven-roasted broccoli.

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Easy Baked Mac and Cheese With Bacon Ingredients

• 5 cups of cooked elbow macaroni pasta (al dente)
• 5 strips of bacon (cut)
• 3 tablespoons of butter and half a tablespoon for greasing
• 1/4 cup of flour
• 3 cups of heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon of mustard
• 1 beef cube
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
• 1 cup mixed cheddar and mozzarella cheese (plus more)
• 4 pieces of cheddar slices

How to Make Baked Mac and Cheese With Bacon

Step 1:

Add 5 strips of cut bacon to a pot. Pan fry for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Transfer into a bowl then set aside.

Step 2:

In the same pan, add 3 tablespoons of butter and melt. Once melted, add 1/4 cup of flour and mix well. Cook until thickened.

Step 3:

Stir in 3 cups of heavy cream, 1 beef bouillon, 1/2 teaspoon of mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, 1 cup of cheddar, and mozzarella cheese, 4 pieces of cheddar slices. Mix until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.

Step 4:

Add the cooked elbow macaroni pasta to the sauce. Mix until well combined.

Step 5:

Transfer to a butter-greased baking dish. Sprinkle more grated cheese on top, covering the whole surface, then add the cooked bacon bits.

Step 6:

Bake the mac and cheese for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Once done baking, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese With Bacon