Name: Bacon Mac and Cheese (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Elbow Macaroni; 8 slices Bacon-thick cut; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 4 cups Milk; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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A comforting and easy-to-make mac and cheese with crispy bacon. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 8

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Elbow Macaroni
Bacon
8 slices 80 g Bacon-thick cut
Cheese Sauce
cup 115 g Butter
cup 60 g All-Purpose Flour
4 cups 950 mL Milk
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
4 cups 400 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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Instructions

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Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cook Bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
To make the Cheese Sauce, melt Butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in Salt and Pepper. Gradually add Cheddar Cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
Add cooked Pasta and crumbled Bacon to the Cheese Sauce. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately.