THE BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE EVER!
A couple of years ago, my friends Kymberli and Courtney shared a recipe for macaroni and cheese with me. I fell in love with it; however, I made several changes to it first. This recipe is a hit with my family and friends! Every year my middle school students beg me to make it for our Thanksgiving potluck! It's that good!!!
Provided by Katrina Roubedeaux
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375.
- 2. In a large, heavy bottom sauce pan, cook noodles according to package. I prefer to boil my noodles in chicken broth. This adds flavor!
- 3. In a separate sauce pan, sauté chopped bacon until cooked through. Add the ham to the bacon/grease, and stir until heated through. With a slotted spoon, remove the meat and set aside. Add the butter to the bacon grease and melt it down. Add soups, heavy cream, and evaporated milk mixing constantly over medium heat until smooth.
- 4. Once the cheese mix is smooth, the the noodles and mix evenly.
- 5. Add 6 cups of the shredded cheese. Make sure the cheese sauce and shredded cheese evenly coat the noodles.
- 6. Pour half of the noodle mix into a 13x9 baking dish.
- 7. Sprinkle half of the bacon and ham mix over the noodles.
- 8. Top the bacon and ham with the slices of provolone.
- 9. Add the remaining noodles over the first layer. Spread them evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10. Layer the remaining shredded cheese, bacon, and ham over.
- 11. Poke the cubes of block cheese into the Mac evenly spread apart. These pockets of yumminess will surprise your guest!
- 12. In a food processor or blender, pulse croutons until they become a fine breadcrumb.
- 13. Sprinkle the crumbs over the top of the Mac.
- 14. Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- 15. During the last 10 minutes remove the foil.
- 16. This recipe is just as good without the bacon and ham.
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Angel Ukah
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is a must-try! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
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[email protected]I love this macaroni and cheese! It's the perfect side dish for any meal.
Sweet Baby
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, and it's always a hit.
Carl Brown
[email protected]I've tried a lot of macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of cheesy and creamy.
XICOMO GAMING
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying.
Bessie Hyler
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe is delicious! The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy.
Thapelo Seane
[email protected]This is my new go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so simple to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Martha Megameno
[email protected]OMG, this macaroni and cheese is incredible! It's the cheesiest, creamiest macaroni and cheese I've ever had.
Ch salman
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is a game-changer! It's so easy to make, and it tastes amazing. I've already made it three times this week.
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[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for my family last night, and they loved it! It was easy to make, and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Lizzy Mvelase
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful.
Ashikuzzaman Shamim
[email protected]I've made this macaroni and cheese several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Yolo Bangani
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom of three, and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This macaroni and cheese is quick and easy to make, and my kids love it.
Victoria Tibayan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
PhyllisKay Gill
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was the hit of our dinner party! Everyone raved about it, and I've already had several requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!