Best 5 Mac And Cheese Bake With Bacon And Cottage Cheese Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing mac and cheese bake, a harmonious blend of creamy, cheesy goodness complemented by crispy bacon and the tangy zest of cottage cheese. This irresistible casserole combines the classic comfort of macaroni and cheese with a medley of flavorful ingredients, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy night in. Additional recipes featured in this article offer exciting variations, such as a veggie-packed mac and cheese, a spicy jalapeño mac and cheese, and a decadent lobster mac and cheese. Whether you prefer a classic or a more adventurous twist, these recipes are sure to satisfy your craving for cheesy, comforting goodness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAC 'N CHEESE WITH BACON AND CHEESE



Mac 'N Cheese with Bacon and Cheese image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
4 cups milk
2 or 3 sprigs thyme
4 cloves garlic, smashed and divided
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 1/2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
Leaves from 1/4 bunch fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook for 8 to 9 minutes, until al dente. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan heat the milk with the thyme sprigs and 2 garlic cloves. Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to keep lumps from forming. Strain the solids out of the milk and whisk it into the butter and flour mixture. Continue to whisk vigorously, and cook until the mixture is nice and smooth. Stir in the 4 cups of the cheese and continue to cook and stir to melt the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked macaroni and the parsley and fold that all in to coat the macaroni with the cheese mixture. Scrape into a 3-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • While that bakes, heat a saute pan. Add the bacon, render the fat and cook until crispy. Add onion, garlic and thyme leaves and cook for about 5 minutes to soften the onion. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, scatter the bacon mixture over the mac and cheese. Use a big spoon to scoop out servings, making sure you get some of the smoking bacon mixture on each spoonful.

BACON MAC & CHEESE



Bacon Mac & Cheese image

Jalapeno pepper adds an extra kick to this bacon mac and cheese, giving it great grown-up taste. I serve this comforting dish throughout the year.-Shelly Boehm, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute jalapeno in reserved drippings. Add milk and cheeses to pan; cook and stir until blended. Stir in the onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. , Drain macaroni; add to pan with the onions and cooked bacon. Mix well. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MACARONI AND COTTAGE CHEESE



Macaroni and Cottage Cheese image

Make and share this Macaroni and Cottage Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Candace Michelle

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup macaroni
1/2 cup creamy cottage cheese
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon melted butter substitute
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
1/4 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 cup cracker crumb (I use reduced fat Club crackers)

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni according to directions.
  • Stir cottage cheese with milk until smooth.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat the egg , then beat the oil into it.
  • Add salt and garlic to the cheese mixture.
  • Now mix this with the cooked and drained macaroni, pour it in a baking dish, sprinkle with crumbs, and bake at 350 till set, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.1, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 684.9, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.7

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH SOUR CREAM AND COTTAGE CHEESE



Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese image

Rich and cheesy but not too dry. My family loves this and we have it for all our big meals.

Provided by Carolinagirl

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 (8 ounce) packages mild Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
¾ cup sour cream
¾ cup cottage cheese
1 egg
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese for later use
  • Mix mild Cheddar cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and egg together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture. Pour macaroni mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 419.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MACARONI, COTTAGE CHEESE & BACON



Macaroni, Cottage Cheese & Bacon image

Make and share this Macaroni, Cottage Cheese & Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LynnMarie820

Categories     Cheese

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 package bacon
1 (1 pint) container cottage cheese

Steps:

  • Cook elbows according to package directions.
  • Cook one package of bacon and crumble into little pieces.
  • Stir together elbows, bacon pieces and cottage cheese.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of cheeses for a richer flavor. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a classic choice.
  • Cook the bacon until it's crispy, but not too hard. You want it to add flavor and texture to the dish, not be tough and chewy.
  • If you don't have cottage cheese on hand, you can use ricotta cheese instead. It will give the dish a slightly different texture, but it will still be delicious.
  • Serve the mac and cheese bake immediately, while it's still hot and bubbly. You can also make it ahead of time and reheat it in the oven when you're ready to serve.
  • Garnish the mac and cheese bake with chopped parsley, chives, or green onions for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This mac and cheese bake is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, thanks to the use of pre-cooked pasta and bacon. And the combination of cheeses, cottage cheese, and bacon makes it a real crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this mac and cheese bake a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics