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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