Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Grown-up mac and cheese made with crispy bacon and a rich, creamy cheese sauce using cheddar and mozzarella. It's an indulgent take on the childhood classic that comes together easily on the stovetop. Comfort food at its finest.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 pound bacon (diced)
- 4 quarts water
- 1 pound elbow macaroni noodles
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 Tablespoons butter (divided use)
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups colby jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded )
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 35M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 2727mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 412mg
- Calcium
- 775mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 2727MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.