SKILLET BACON MAC AND CHEESE
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the bechamel sauce, recipe follows, in a large 12-inch oven-safe skillet.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until nearing al dente, but not fully cooked; drain. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Over low heat, stir the dry mustard and cayenne pepper into the bechamel sauce. Gradually add the Cheddar, Gruyere, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until all of the cheese has melted into the bechamel sauce. Add an additional cup of milk and cream. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed.
- In another large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy and golden brown. Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet, reserving 3 tablespoons rendered bacon fat.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bechamel and stir to coat evenly with the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, chopped parsley, and reserved bacon fat. Coat the bread crumbs and chopped parsley with bacon fat and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the macaroni. Sprinkle the top with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake until the top is browned and the sauce is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Top with crumbled cooked bacon. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
- To make the Bechamel:
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or an oven-safe skillet.
- Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, avoid browning, about 2 minutes. Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring the sauce to a boil. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper, to taste. Reduce the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
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Mellissa Fetters
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
saadullah bukhari
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so cheesy and flavorful, I couldn't resist.
786MD CHHOTELAL Mahamad
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor and the cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy.
Sudais Tanha
[email protected]Overall, this is a solid mac and cheese recipe. It's easy to make and tastes great. I would definitely recommend it.
Marjorie Arnold
[email protected]I found the recipe a bit bland. I added some extra salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
Jake Walsh
[email protected]The cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was spot on.
Vinny Phanphouvong
[email protected]Yum! This mac and cheese is so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ron Weasley
[email protected]I added some chopped jalapenos to the cheese sauce for a little kick. It turned out amazing!
tina javnyuy
[email protected]This is a great recipe for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Lobna Maher
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the mac and cheese came out gooey, cheesy, and so tasty. My family loved it and asked for seconds.
Clarence Shinette
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses skillet to cook everything in one pot. It saves time and cleanup is a breeze. The dish turned out delicious, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ahmad Razabaloch
[email protected]This skillet bacon mac and cheese is a total hit! The combination of crispy bacon, creamy cheese sauce, and tender macaroni is simply irresistible. It's easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.