The Best Mac & Cheese
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Creamy macaroni and cheese enriched with mascarpone, Cheddar, and Parmesan, topped with crispy bacon and breadcrumbs. Comforting and indulgent, a classic main course that takes about an hour.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 slices bacon (diced (or 10 thin slices pancetta))
- 1 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 small garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (shaved)
- 4 ounces Mascarpone (or cream cheese)
- ¾ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- ½ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 pound medium or large shells
- Salt & pepper to taste
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 421mg
- Total sugar
- 18g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 154mg
- Calcium
- 186mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 421MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.