Cheddar Bacon Mac 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': '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 and keep warm.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'At the same time, melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar and cook until melted, about 5 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add macaroni and bacon to the saucepan; gently stir to combine with sauce. Add additional milk only if needed to evenly coat the pasta.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish; sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar over top. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)