Name: Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups milk; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe

Cammi Malek Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Stir in the cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon until well coated.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Serve hot and enjoy!