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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.

CREAMY STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE | NANCY FULLER ...



Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe | Nancy Fuller ... image

"One cold night, a dozen friends stopped by and I made them the best mac and cheese ever with a huge conglomeration of cheeses. This version is a little simpler," says Nancy.

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Total Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound medium shell pasta 
4 tablespoons unsalted butter 
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 
1 1/2 cups whole milk 
1 cup half-and-half 
2 cups grated cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 cup grated Colby Jack cheese (about 4 ounces) 
1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard 
1/8 teaspoon paprika 
Dash of hot sauce 
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes 
Freshly ground black pepper 

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When it begins to foam, sprinkle in the flour and stir until it becomes pasty, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and half-and-half and bring to a low simmer. Cook, stirring, until the mixture looks thick, about 5 minutes. 
  • Add the cheddar and Colby Jack cheeses by the handful to the milk mixture, stirring well after each addition until melted. Mix in the mustard, paprika and hot sauce. Fold in the cream cheese and stir well until melted; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked pasta. Serve the mac and cheese immediately while still warm and at its creamiest!

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