BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Crisp bacon and Gouda instantly infuse the classic comfort-food dish with rich, smoky flavor. The best part? Everything is made in one pot. Try our four delicious variations next: Classic Mac, Mushroom-Fontina Mac, Jalapeno Mac, and Primavera Mac.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices bacon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
6 cups 2-percent milk
3/4 pound elbow macaroni
3 cups grated Gouda
1 cup grated Gruyere
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet and crumble (discard bacon fat).
  • Heat broiler. In a large straight-sided, oven-safe skillet, melt butter. Remove 1 tablespoon butter and combine with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  • Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Very gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining cheese and the bacon and mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 g, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 20 g

Kendall Klein
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Danyal W
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This recipe is very easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Mehedi Hasan Hasan
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I added some chopped green onions to the top of the dish for a little extra flavor and color. It was a great addition.


Dwanne Stringer
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The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, but you could use any type of cheese you like.


Gaming ShawoN
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I love that this recipe uses real bacon instead of bacon bits. It gives the dish a much more authentic flavor.


Jennyfer Rodrigues
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Legends Boys
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish for potlucks or parties because it's easy to transport and serve.


Popal Ashaq
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This is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for a cold night. The bacon and cheese add a richness and flavor that makes it irresistible.


Shaman Merani
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I love that this recipe doesn't use any canned ingredients. It's made with all fresh ingredients, which makes it taste so much better.


Mohammad Faizan Ahmed Alvi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Bijan Katuwal
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of creamy and cheesy.


Christiana Arowolo
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Md Ullas
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This recipe is very easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Md parves Ali
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I added some chopped green onions to the top of the dish for a little extra flavor and color. It was a great addition.


HR Topu
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The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, but you could use any type of cheese you like.


Nishchal Adhikari
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I love that this recipe uses real bacon instead of bacon bits. It gives the dish a much more authentic flavor.


Rashid Ali Rajpoot
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This is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for a cold night. The bacon and cheese add a richness and flavor that makes it irresistible.


WANDERA FRANCIS
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish for potlucks or parties because it's easy to transport and serve.


Jessica Martinez
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I made this for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly.


Diman Limbu
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor, and the cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.