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Bacon Mac & Cheese – Creamy, Cheesy, Smoky Comfort Food


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni

  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp flour

  • 1 1/2 cups milk

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

  2. In a pot, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.

  3. Slowly pour in milk, whisking until smooth and thickened.

  4. Add cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until melted.

  5. Add cooked macaroni and fold in the crumbled bacon.

  6. Warm through for 1–2 minutes and serve hot.


PREP TIME & NUTRITION :

 

  • Prep Time: 10 mins

  • Cook Time: 15 mins

  • Total Time: 25 mins

  • Servings: 4

  • Calories: 420

  • Net Carbs: 34g

  • Fats: 22g

  • Protein: 19g