Smoky Bacon Mac and Cheese

Smoky Bacon Mac and Cheese takes approximately 50 minutes from beginning to end. This main course has 636 calories, 28g of protein, and 27g of fat per serving. For $1.14 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. 430 people have tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of ground pepper, salt, dry mustard, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a rather cheap recipe for fans of American food. It is brought to you by Crumb. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 75%, which is pretty good. Spicy Green Chile, Smoky Bacon, 3 Cheese Grown Up Mac and Cheese, Roasted Butternut Squash & Brie Mac & Cheese With Smoky Bacon, and Smoky Bacon Mac are very similar to this recipe.

Servings: 6

Preparation duration: 20 minutes

Cooking duration: 30 minutes

 

Ingredients:

4 rashers thick-cut bacon

2¼ cups grated smoked cheddar cheese, divided

1 tsp dry mustard

1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked

¼ tsp fresh grated nutmeg

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp fresh ground pepper

4 cups milk

½ cup panko bread crumbs

½ tsp salt

Equipment:

casserole dish

oven

pot

slotted spoon

sauce pan

frying pan

whisk

mixing bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly butter a 12-cup casserole dish (or six individual 2-cup baking dishes).In large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni as per package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.In large saucepan set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.Add garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the flour, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly as you go to keep the sauce smooth, and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.Whisk in 2 cups of grated cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the pasta and bacon, and stir until well coated with sauce. (Don’t worry if it looks a little soupy – it’ll thicken up into a lovely saucy consistency in the oven.) Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.In a small mixing bowl, stir together the panko crumbs and remaining ¼ cup grated cheese. Sprinkle evenly onto the pasta.Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling hot and topping is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

 

Step by step:


1. Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly butter a 12-cup casserole dish (or six individual 2-cup baking dishes).In large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni as per package directions until al dente.

2. Drain and set aside.In large saucepan set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.

3. Add garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

4. Add the flour, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly as you go to keep the sauce smooth, and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Remove from heat.

6. Whisk in 2 cups of grated cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

7. Add the pasta and bacon, and stir until well coated with sauce. (Don’t worry if it looks a little soupy – it’ll thicken up into a lovely saucy consistency in the oven.)

8. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.In a small mixing bowl, stir together the panko crumbs and remaining ¼ cup grated cheese. Sprinkle evenly onto the pasta.

9. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling hot and topping is lightly browned.

10. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.


Nutrition Information:

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636k Calories
28g Protein
26g Total Fat
69g Carbs
13% Health Score
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Calories
636k
32%

Fat
26g
41%

  Saturated Fat
14g
89%

Carbohydrates
69g
23%

  Sugar
10g
12%

Cholesterol
70mg
23%

Sodium
665mg
29%

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Protein
28g
57%

Selenium
64µg
93%

Phosphorus
531mg
53%

Calcium
519mg
52%

Manganese
0.81mg
40%

Vitamin B2
0.51mg
30%

Zinc
3mg
22%

Vitamin B12
1µg
20%

Magnesium
74mg
19%

Vitamin B1
0.25mg
17%

Vitamin D
2µg
16%

Copper
0.3mg
15%

Vitamin A
694IU
14%

Potassium
474mg
14%

Vitamin B6
0.26mg
13%

Vitamin B5
1mg
12%

Vitamin B3
2mg
12%

Fiber
2g
11%

Iron
1mg
9%

Folate
35µg
9%

Vitamin E
0.41mg
3%

Vitamin K
2µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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