POTLUCK BACON MAC & CHEESE

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This wholesome mac & cheese is slow-cooker easy. Make it during the week or take it to your next potluck!-Kelly Silvers, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 paprika, optional
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Fold two 18-in.-long pieces of foil into two 18x4-in. strips. Line perimeter of a 4-qt. slow cooker with foil strips; spray with cooking spray., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings. In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons bacon drippings over medium heat; cook pasta in drippings 2 minutes or until edges turn translucent. Transfer to slow cooker., In same skillet, heat 1/4 cup bacon drippings over medium heat. Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder and, if desired, paprika. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until flour begins to turn pale golden brown. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in pasta. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until pasta is tender. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

Sakina Khatun
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This recipe is a keeper! The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Blessing Vincent
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! My kids especially loved the bacon. I will definitely be making this again.


Youssef Altay
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the addition of bacon and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Bilal Akhtar
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This mac and cheese was a hit at our potluck! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Peres Dickson
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ball Sacks
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added the perfect amount of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeydi Gomez
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This recipe is a keeper! The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeff Goldberg
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! My kids especially loved the bacon. I will definitely be making this again.


Nimlamu Sherpa
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the addition of bacon and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Antonio Evora
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This mac and cheese was a hit at our potluck! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Kingsley Nnana
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Paula Boothe
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added the perfect amount of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.


Christan Bernal
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I'm a huge fan of mac and cheese, and this recipe did not disappoint. It was everything I was hoping for and more. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the bacon added a nice crispy texture.


saleem yusuf
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This recipe is a keeper! The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Eric Malyshevskiy
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! My kids especially loved the bacon. I will definitely be making this again.


Dua Rao
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This is my go-to recipe for potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can prep it ahead of time.


Etse WIlson
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I'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I loved the addition of bacon and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Enas Nawed
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This mac and cheese was a hit at our potluck! It was creamy, cheesy, and had just the right amount of bacon. I will definitely be making this again.