BACON MAC & CHEESE
B-A-C-O-N and a wonderful combination of heavenly cheeses over pasta; can you say COMFORT FOOD?
Provided by Kathleen Morris
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile cook bacon until crisp, and crumble when cool.
- 2. Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add macaroni and cook according to the directions, then drain.
- 3. In a small saucepan heat the half and half, but do not boil it. In another saucepan heat the butter then add the flour and cook over low heat for 2 minutes constantly stirring with a wisk.
- 4. While still whisking, add the hot half and half and cook for approximately 2 more minutes until thickened and smooth.
- 5. Remove from heat and add the cheeses and spices and mix well; then add the macaroni and crumbled bacon, again, stir well. Pour into oven safe casserole bowl.
- 6. Add the basil to the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top of the pasta. Bake for 35 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and macaroni is browned on top.
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[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for dinner. It's always a hit!
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[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Terrancier Roberts
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious.
Richard Sharp
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for dinner. It's always a hit!
Cole
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Syed Suleman
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious.
Alauddin
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for dinner. It's always a hit!
Iroito Iafadhali
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
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[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my boyfriend and he loved it. It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious.
Ruzigana Habert
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
andile dube
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The kids loved the bacon and the adults loved the cheese. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Lebogang Khumalo
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the cheese is melted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.