Macageddon Macaroni and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop 12 ounces of hickory smoked bacon.
  2. 2Chop 12 ounces of hickory smoked bacon.
  3. 3Chop 12 ounces of hickory smoked bacon.
  4. 4Cook the chopped bacon in a large pan until fully cooked.
  5. 5Cook the chopped bacon in a large pan until fully cooked.
  6. 6Cook the chopped bacon in a large pan until fully cooked.
  7. 7Remove the cooked bacon from the pan, leaving the grease.
  8. 8Remove the cooked bacon from the pan, leaving the grease.
  9. 9Remove the cooked bacon from the pan, leaving the grease.
  10. 10Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the bacon grease.
  11. 11Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the bacon grease.
  12. 12Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the bacon grease.
  13. 13Add 0.5 tablespoons of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of ground mustard.
  14. 14Add 0.5 tablespoons of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of ground mustard.
  15. 15Add 0.5 tablespoons of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of ground mustard.
  16. 16Add about 0.5 tablespoons of Flavor-Time seasoning.
  17. 17Add about 0.5 tablespoons of Flavor-Time seasoning.
  18. 18Add about 0.5 tablespoons of Flavor-Time seasoning.
  19. 19Stir the mixture for a couple of minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  20. 20Stir the mixture for a couple of minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  21. 21Stir the mixture for a couple of minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  22. 22While stirring, slowly pour in a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk, scraping everything off the bottom of the pan.
  23. 23While stirring, slowly pour in a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk, scraping everything off the bottom of the pan.
  24. 24While stirring, slowly pour in a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk, scraping everything off the bottom of the pan.
  25. 25Add 1 pint of heavy cream.
  26. 26Add 1 pint of heavy cream.
  27. 27Add 1 pint of heavy cream.
  28. 28Stir until the sauce is smooth and there are no lumps.
  29. 29Stir until the sauce is smooth and there are no lumps.
  30. 30Stir until the sauce is smooth and there are no lumps.
  31. 31Add 2 cups of whole milk or 2% milk.
  32. 32Add 2 cups of whole milk or 2% milk.
  33. 33Add 2 cups of whole milk or 2% milk.
  34. 34Stir in a 1-ounce packet of Ranch dressing mix.
  35. 35Stir in a 1-ounce packet of Ranch dressing mix.
  36. 36Stir in a 1-ounce packet of Ranch dressing mix.
  37. 37Add 16 ounces of pepper jack cheese and 16 ounces of white American cheese (from a block, deli-sliced) to the sauce.
  38. 38Add 16 ounces of pepper jack cheese and 16 ounces of white American cheese (from a block, deli-sliced) to the sauce.
  39. 39Add 16 ounces of pepper jack cheese and 16 ounces of white American cheese (from a block, deli-sliced) to the sauce.
  40. 40Once the cheese is melted, add 2 pounds of large elbow macaroni cooked for 7 minutes.
  41. 41Once the cheese is melted, add 2 pounds of large elbow macaroni cooked for 7 minutes.
  42. 42Once the cheese is melted, add 2 pounds of large elbow macaroni cooked for 7 minutes.
  43. 43Gently fold the macaroni into the cheese sauce.
  44. 44Gently fold the macaroni into the cheese sauce.
  45. 45Gently fold the macaroni into the cheese sauce.
  46. 46Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese into a self-cleaning oven dish (disposable aluminum pan).
  47. 47Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese into a self-cleaning oven dish (disposable aluminum pan).
  48. 48Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese into a self-cleaning oven dish (disposable aluminum pan).
  49. 49Layer with mozzarella cheese.
  50. 50Layer with mozzarella cheese.
  51. 51Layer with mozzarella cheese.
  52. 52Add the remaining macaroni and cheese.
  53. 53Add the remaining macaroni and cheese.
  54. 54Add the remaining macaroni and cheese.
  55. 55Top with cooked and crumbled bacon.
  56. 56Top with cooked and crumbled bacon.
  57. 57Top with cooked and crumbled bacon.
  58. 58Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  59. 59Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  60. 60Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  61. 61Add a layer of crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its.
  62. 62Add a layer of crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its.
  63. 63Add a layer of crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its.
  64. 64Bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes, covering with foil for part of the time.
  65. 65Bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes, covering with foil for part of the time.
  66. 66Bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes, covering with foil for part of the time.
  67. 67Remove from oven and serve.
  68. 68Remove from oven and serve.
  69. 69Remove from oven and serve.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces hickory smoke bacon
  • 12 ounces hickory smoke bacon
  • 12 ounces hickory smoke bacon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 0.5 tablespoons Flavor-Time seasoning
  • 0.5 tablespoons Flavor-Time seasoning
  • 0.5 tablespoons Flavor-Time seasoning
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
  • 2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
  • 2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
  • 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix
  • 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix
  • 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix
  • 16 ounces pepper jack cheese
  • 16 ounces pepper jack cheese
  • 16 ounces pepper jack cheese
  • 16 ounces white American cheese
  • 16 ounces white American cheese
  • 16 ounces white American cheese
  • 2 pounds large elbows
  • 2 pounds large elbows
  • 2 pounds large elbows
  • layer mozzarella cheese
  • layer mozzarella cheese
  • layer mozzarella cheese
  • cooked and crumbled bacon
  • cooked and crumbled bacon
  • cooked and crumbled bacon
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its
  • crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its
  • crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its

Equipment

large panwooden spatulaslotted spoonbaking dishoven

Tips

  • Make two panfuls for gatherings like Thanksgiving or cookouts, as it's very popular.
  • When cooking the bacon, make sure it's fully cooked before removing it from the pan.
  • When adding evaporated milk, stir continuously and scrape everything off the bottom of the pan.
  • Keep stirring the sauce until there are no lumps and it's smooth.
  • Gently fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce.
  • Cover the mac and cheese with foil for part of the baking time to prevent the topping from burning.