Bacon Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy pasta loaded with crispy bacon — made in one pot in under 20 minutes. The milk melts right into the cheese for a silky sauce that coats every noodle.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 8 oz bacon, chopped
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1.5 cups whole milk
Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, ~8 minutes, then remove and chop.
- 2
Add elbow macaroni and 6 cups water to the same pot, bring to a boil, then simmer until al dente, ~7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in milk and remove from heat, then add shredded cheddar and stir until melted and smooth.
- 4
Fold in the bacon, season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart)
- wooden spoon
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