BACON WHITE CHEDDAR PESTO MAC AND CHEESE
A rich and bacon-y variation of the tradition macaroni and cheese pasta dish.
Provided by fabeverydayblog
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2- or 3-quart baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer pasta back to pot; cover and keep warm off heat.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble.
- Place butter and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium-high heat; stir until butter is melted. Whisk flour into butter mixture, and continue whisking until flour starts to turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Slowly add milk, heavy cream, salt, and pepper to the saucepan, whisking until there are no lumps. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium.
- Stir grated Cheddar cheese into the cream mixture, stirring until the cheese is melted. Add basil pesto sauce and half of the crumbled bacon; stir. Transfer mixture to pot with cooked elbows; stir to combine. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Mix panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl. Sprinkle topping evenly over macaroni and cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and just starting to brown, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining half of bacon.
- Preheat the oven's broiler. Place baking dish under broiler until browned, 1 to 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 547.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
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Valeria Bernal
[email protected]I would definitely make this mac and cheese again. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing!
Hannu Ahmed
[email protected]This mac and cheese was delicious! The bacon and pesto were a great addition.
Mahesh Mahesh
[email protected]This was a really good mac and cheese recipe. The bacon and pesto added a lot of flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Sujan Sujan khan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and pesto added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy mac and cheese.
Jennifer C. Lee
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family and they loved it! The bacon and pesto gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Miranda Crosby
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and pesto added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.
Odignity Igho
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bacon and pesto add so much flavor to the mac and cheese. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.
Man Utd
[email protected]This was a really easy recipe to follow and the results were amazing! The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and pesto added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy mac and
Mehar Tv
[email protected]This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The bacon and pesto gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Alexandra Reyes
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavor was amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Am Sk
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor, and the white cheddar and pesto gave it a creamy and flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.