Bacon Mac and Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'At the same time, cook bacon in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat until it starts to turn golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Add panko and stir well. Remove from the heat and set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk flour into the melted butter and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add milk slowly, whisking continuously, until sauce is smooth. Bring to a simmer.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Add Gruyere, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses and season with more salt and pepper if desired. Stir and cook until cheeses have fully melted, about 3 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Add drained pasta and stir until coated. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon-panko mixture over top.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)