Description
A beloved comfort food combining creamy cheese sauce with the satisfying crunch of bacon, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 slices of bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into bits.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat, add flour, and stir for about a minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon, and serve hot.
Notes
For variations, try mixing in different types of cheese or adding veggies for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg