Bacon Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by cooking your bacon in a medium-sized pot until it is nice and crispy.
  2. 2Start by cooking your bacon in a medium-sized pot until it is nice and crispy.
  3. 3Start by cooking your bacon in a medium-sized pot until it is nice and crispy.
  4. 4While cooking the bacon, shred all the cheeses and set them aside.
  5. 5While cooking the bacon, shred all the cheeses and set them aside.
  6. 6While cooking the bacon, shred all the cheeses and set them aside.
  7. 7Once the bacon is cooked, take it out of the fat, making sure to drain it.
  8. 8Once the bacon is cooked, take it out of the fat, making sure to drain it.
  9. 9Once the bacon is cooked, take it out of the fat, making sure to drain it.
  10. 10Add ⅓ cup of flour to the bacon fat and cook until you no longer smell the flour.
  11. 11Add ⅓ cup of flour to the bacon fat and cook until you no longer smell the flour.
  12. 12Add ⅓ cup of flour to the bacon fat and cook until you no longer smell the flour.
  13. 13Add milk and whisk until smooth.
  14. 14Add milk and whisk until smooth.
  15. 15Add milk and whisk until smooth.
  16. 16Add the American cheese first, ensuring it is fully melted. Then, add the rest of the cheese very slowly, stirring in around 2 oz at a time until 24 oz is fully combined.
  17. 17Add the American cheese first, ensuring it is fully melted. Then, add the rest of the cheese very slowly, stirring in around 2 oz at a time until 24 oz is fully combined.
  18. 18Add the American cheese first, ensuring it is fully melted. Then, add the rest of the cheese very slowly, stirring in around 2 oz at a time until 24 oz is fully combined.
  19. 19Once the cheese sauce is done, set it aside.
  20. 20Once the cheese sauce is done, set it aside.
  21. 21Once the cheese sauce is done, set it aside.
  22. 22Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
  23. 23Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
  24. 24Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
  25. 25Drain the pasta and add the cheese sauce until fully combined.
  26. 26Drain the pasta and add the cheese sauce until fully combined.
  27. 27Drain the pasta and add the cheese sauce until fully combined.
  28. 28In a pan or vessel for your macaroni, add layers of pasta and cheese, continuing until the cheese is on top and ready to bake.
  29. 29In a pan or vessel for your macaroni, add layers of pasta and cheese, continuing until the cheese is on top and ready to bake.
  30. 30In a pan or vessel for your macaroni, add layers of pasta and cheese, continuing until the cheese is on top and ready to bake.
  31. 31Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes and then broil until the top is crispy.
  32. 32Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes and then broil until the top is crispy.
  33. 33Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes and then broil until the top is crispy.
  34. 34While the mac and cheese is baking, thinly slice your chives.
  35. 35While the mac and cheese is baking, thinly slice your chives.
  36. 36While the mac and cheese is baking, thinly slice your chives.
  37. 37Top with bacon and chives and enjoy while hot.
  38. 38Top with bacon and chives and enjoy while hot.
  39. 39Top with bacon and chives and enjoy while hot.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon
  • 2 tbsp Chives
  • 2 tbsp Chives
  • 2 tbsp Chives
  • 1 box Macaroni pasta
  • 1 box Macaroni pasta
  • 1 box Macaroni pasta
  • 1.75 quarts Milk
  • 1.75 quarts Milk
  • 1.75 quarts Milk
  • Bacon Fat
  • Bacon Fat
  • Bacon Fat
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 0.33 cup Flour
  • 0.33 cup Flour
  • 0.33 cup Flour
  • 8 oz Gouda
  • 8 oz Gouda
  • 8 oz Gouda
  • 8 oz White Sharp Cheddar
  • 8 oz White Sharp Cheddar
  • 8 oz White Sharp Cheddar
  • 12 oz Mild Cheddar
  • 12 oz Mild Cheddar
  • 12 oz Mild Cheddar
  • 4 oz American Cheese
  • 4 oz American Cheese
  • 4 oz American Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Dried Thyme

Equipment

KnifeCutting boardPotWhiskImmersion blenderBowlSkillet

Tips

  • This recipe is actually so good, especially if you're lactose intolerant.
  • If your cheese sauce is thicker, cook it through more as the cheese probably did not melt, but blended.
  • Once cooked thoroughly, it should be very glossy and rich.
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