Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

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This is a delicious variation of macaroni cheese made with penne pasta, bacon, and garlic. The secret to the cheese sauce is constant stirring over low heat. Add the milk just a bit at a time and keep stirring!

Submitted by Abbey Robb
Updated on October 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 (2-quart) casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 slices bacon

  • 8 ounces penne pasta

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Cook pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

  3. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, then crumble and set aside. Add onion and garlic into the skillet; cook and stir in bacon grease until softened and fragrant. Remove from heat and add chopped cooked bacon; set aside.

  4. To make the sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat; add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and continue stirring until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar cheese until melted.

  5. Combine cooked pasta, bacon and onion mixture, and white sauce; pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese on top.

  6. Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese on top is melted and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

472 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

570 Calories
32g Fat
44g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 570
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 19g 96%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 580mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 621mg 48%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 358mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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