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BACON MAC & CHEESE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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Jalapeno pepper adds an extra kick to this bacon mac and cheese, giving it great grown-up taste. I serve this comforting dish throughout the year.—Shelly Boehm, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Total Time 01 hours 15 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute jalapeno in reserved drippings. Add milk and cheeses to pan; cook and stir until blended. Stir in the onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. , Drain macaroni; add to pan with the onions and cooked bacon. Mix well. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, FatContent 26g fat (13g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 75mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1106mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 25g protein.

MAC & CHEESE WITH BACON RECIPE - BBC FOOD



Mac & cheese with bacon recipe - BBC Food image

Someone I met in Palermo once told me that the secret of good Italian dishes is ‘esagera’ – put more of everything in – and so it is with this mac & cheese recipe. There’s masses of cheese and plenty of smoked bacon. Equipment: you will need a 35x20cm/14x8in ovenproof dish.

Provided by Rick Stein

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 1 hours

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 13

100g/3½oz butter, plus extra for greasing
100g/3½oz plain flour
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1.2 litres/2 pints full-fat milk
75ml/2½fl oz double cream
1 bay leaf
400g/14oz mature cheddar, grated
pinch freshly grated nutmeg
500g/1lb 2oz dried macaroni
100g/3½oz smoked bacon lardons or smoked pancetta cubes
60g/2¼oz white breadcrumbs
50g/1¾oz Parmesan, grated
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 and grease a 35x20cm/14x8in ovenproof dish..
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a low heat. Stir in the plain flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the mustard, take the pan off the heat and gradually whisk in the milk and cream. Add the bay leaf.
  • Put the pan back over the heat, stirring constantly, until it boils and thickens. Take the pan off the heat again, remove the bay leaf and add the cheddar. Stir until the cheese has melted. Season with lots of black pepper and some nutmeg.
  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and stir in the macaroni. Cook for 10 minutes, or until al dente, drain well and add to the sauce.
  • Fry the bacon in a frying pan until crisp. Stir into the macaroni cheese and pour the mixture into the ovenproof dish.
  • Mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan and scatter over the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden-brown and bubbling. Serve immediately.

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