BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON
There are few dishes more comforting and indulgent than mac and cheese, and this version will become your new go-to. Mac and cheese may seem straightforward, but in an all-star mac, each component is carefully considered and intentionally chosen to build a creamy, melty pasta bake. Master each element of the dish with this winning recipe.It all starts with the noodles, and in this recipe, we use large elbow macaroni noodles. They're a bit thicker than your average elbows, so they catch more of that creamy cheese sauce (and the exposed ends crisp up beautifully when baked).At the core of any good mac and cheese is a winning blend of cheeses; this recipe calls for three different types of cheese, each one serving a distinct purpose. Extra-sharp Cheddar brings that punch of sharp cheesy flavor and coveted orange color; Parmesan makes an appearance in the breadcrumb topping, bringing a natural bite of salt and crisping up beautifully. Then, for the third cheese, have your pick of Monterey Jack, provolone, or mozzarella, all white cheeses that bring creaminess and that stretchy, cheese-pull texture we look for in any high-quality mac.At the base of the cheese sauce is a roux-a mixture of butter and flour-and we incorporate mustard powder to bring salty, earthy tang. Then, to kick this mac and cheese up a notch, we add crumbled bacon to the breadcrumb crust and mixed directly into the pasta bake.From Skillet Cauliflower Mac to Macaroni Pie, there are countless ways to reinvent this comforting dish. But before you get really creative, it's important to master the basics. This Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon is an excellent, extra-indulgent recipe to keep in your rotation-it's sure to please a family or a crowd.
Provided by Nancie McDermott
Categories Macaroni
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil over high in a large stock-pot. Stir in pasta and 1 tablespoon of the salt, and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender but still firm, about 6 minutes. Reserve and set aside 2 cups cooking water, and then drain the pasta. Return pasta to pot, and remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
- Generously butter a 13- x 9-inch baking dish, and set aside. Toss together breadcrumbs; Parmesan cheese; and half of the cooked, crumbled bacon in a bowl, and set aside. Stir together flour, pepper, mustard, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Heat milk and buttermilk in a medium saucepan over medium, undisturbed, until barely steaming but not boiling, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add flour mixture. Cook, whisking often, until mixture is smooth and thick and has a delicate golden color and toasted aroma, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in warm milk mixture. Bring to a boil over high. Cook, stirring often, until thickened to the texture of cream, about 3 minutes.
- Stir shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into milk mixture, and remove from heat. Stir in beaten eggs until mixture forms a smooth sauce.
- Uncover cooked pasta, and stir. (If pasta sticks together, stir in reserved warm cooking water, and drain again.) Stir cheese mixture and remaining bacon into drained pasta in stockpot.
- Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with breadcrumb mixture. Bake in preheated oven until firm, puffed up, and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
MAC & CHEESE BACON BITES
Make and share this Mac & Cheese Bacon Bites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the pasta for 4 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1⁄4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the flour. Whisk together, cooking until the flour resembles wet sand and begins to smell nutty and fragrant. Add the milk, whisking until there is no lumps. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Season generously with pepper and add salt to taste (this will depend on the saltiness of your cheese.) Add the pasta and fold together until the pasta is coated, add 1 tablespoon of the pasta cooking water, if necessary, to loosen.
- Lightly grease a muffin tin and line each cup with a piece of precooked bacon to come up sides of cup. Spoon mac and cheese into each of the cups and then top with some Italian panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool 5-10 minutes to settle into cups before removing and serving.
CHEDDAR-BACON MAC & CHEESE
Make and share this Cheddar-Bacon Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kraft Natural Cheese
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 6 1-cup servings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 350°F
- COOK macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 minute or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; cook on medium heat until mixture comes to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer on low heat 3 to 5 minute or until thickened. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese; cook and stir 5 minute or until melted.
- DRAIN macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cheese.
- BAKE 20 minute or until heated through.
- Substitute: Prepare using KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 92.4, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7
JAMBALAYA-STYLE MACARONI & CHEESE #SP5
Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. Macaroni & Cheese meets Jambalaya and the result is mouth-watering! Creamy macaroni & cheese loaded with smoky sausage, chicken and diced tomatoes, seasoned with distinctive and delicious Cajun seasonings makes this a meal everyone will enjoy.
Provided by Edwina13
Categories Potato
Time 24m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook sausage over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; cook 30 seconds. Add diced tomatoes; cook 5 minutes. Stir in Simply Macaroni & Cheese and chicken; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 536.9, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 20.3
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