A creamy and delicious mac and cheese dish loaded with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for a comforting meal or side dish.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g bacon
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 60 g butter
- 300 g cheddar cheese
- 450 g macaroni
- 950 ml milk
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Crumble the bacon once cooled.
Step 3
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until it forms a paste.
Step 4
Gradually whisk in the milk and continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 6
Add the cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately, garnished with extra crumbled bacon and shredded cheese if desired.