Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cook pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, then crumble and set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add onion and garlic into the skillet; cook and stir in bacon grease until softened and fragrant. Remove from heat and add chopped cooked bacon; set aside.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'To make the sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat; add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and continue stirring until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar cheese until melted.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine cooked pasta, bacon and onion mixture, and white sauce; pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese on top.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese on top is melted and brown, 15 to 20 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve warm.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)