Best 9 Mac N Cheese With Bacon And Cheese Recipes

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Are you craving a dish that combines the creamy goodness of mac n cheese with the smoky flavor of bacon and the cheesy richness of multiple cheese varieties? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create the ultimate mac n cheese with bacon and cheese that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Get ready to experience a culinary delight that takes comfort food to a whole new level, as we explore the best recipe for this classic dish, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BACON MAC & CHEESE



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Jalapeno pepper adds an extra kick to this bacon mac and cheese, giving it great grown-up taste. I serve this comforting dish throughout the year.-Shelly Boehm, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute jalapeno in reserved drippings. Add milk and cheeses to pan; cook and stir until blended. Stir in the onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. , Drain macaroni; add to pan with the onions and cooked bacon. Mix well. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHEDDAR-BACON MAC AND CHEESE



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Creamy, cheesy, and quick . . . it's everything you need.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ¾ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 min. 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 min. or until thickened. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese; cook and stir 5 min. or until melted.
  • Drain macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart casserole; top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 411.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BACON



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This is an easy baked macaroni and cheese with bacon and a breadcrumb topping. Make this delicious bacon macaroni and cheese recipe for your family.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Side Dish     Lunch     Pasta

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 strips bacon
8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups dry)
5 tablespoons butter (divided)
4 green onions (thinly sliced)
Dash garlic powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
Kosher salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces, divided)
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 F (180 C/Gas 4).
  • Bake the macaroni and cheese casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 747 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

KILLER MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Extra-virgin olive oil
6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice
Kosher salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart whole milk, plus more as needed
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Tabasco or other hot sauce
1 pound medium shells or other short pasta
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
2 cups grated fontina cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Drizzle a bit of olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the bacon and set the pan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Do not discard the bacon fat: Reserve that deliciousness!
  • Add the butter and onion to the pan with the bacon fat; season with salt and cook until the onion is soft and aromatic, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture looks like wet sand, about 3 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk, mustard and a few shakes of Tabasco. Season with salt and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the mixture is slightly thicker than heavy cream, 6 to 8 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 1 minute less than the instructions on the package suggest. Taste it: It should be toothsome, with just a little nugget of hard pasta still in the center-this is al dente. Drain the pasta.
  • Add the Cheddar, fontina and Parmesan to the milk mixture and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, adding a little more milk if the mixture seems too thick. Stir in the cooked bacon and pasta. The mixture should be very creamy and flavorful. Serve immediately. (If making ahead, transfer to a baking dish or ramekins, then reheat in a 375 degree oven.)

COUNTRY BACON-BEEF MAC AND CHEESE



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Wow. Meaty slow cooker mac and cheese is easy to make, very tasty and kids love it! -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups uncooked protein-enriched or whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until crisp, 5-6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of drippings. Brown ground beef in drippings; remove from pan. Add onion to skillet; cook and stir until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more., Combine red pepper, carrot, seasonings and pasta in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Layer with ground beef, bacon and onion mixture (do not stir). Pour in broth., Cook, covered, on low for about 1 hour, until meat and vegetables are tender. Thirty minutes before serving, stir in sour cream and cheeses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 36g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BACON



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Out of all the baked pasta dishes I make my family likes this one the best. It's also very filling, and fairly inexpensive to make.

Provided by Saj1337

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces one box elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sifted flour
4 cups milk
2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce
16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
16 ounces crumbled bacon
top with shredded parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs
top evenly with shredded sharp cheddar cheese (My personal favourite)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to box directions and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add flour and stir constantly until smooth.
  • Turn heat to medium and add milk stirring constantly until thick. (About 10 minutes).
  • Add hot sauce. Stir until mixed in evenly.
  • Add pasta, bacon and cheese. Mix until cheese melts, bacon is mixed in, and pasta is evenly coated.
  • Pour macaroni and cheese into a 9x13 baking dish and top according to taste.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. (If using parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs take it out when the top looks lightly browned. If using cheddar cheese topping take out when top becomes darkened, but not burnt.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 921.1, Fat 61.3, SaturatedFat 30.7, Cholesterol 145.8, Sodium 1021, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 33.5

BACON LOADED MAC N ' CHEESE



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I was tired of my usual Mac N' Cheese, so this is what I came up with.The prep times include the frying of the bacon, and also includes the cooking time of the pasta.If you don't have the pasta that this recipe calls for, please use whatever you have on hand. And the amount of salt and pepper is strictly up to your own personal tastes.And if you are a cheese addict like me, :) you can add more cheese to the top before baking.Submitted to " ZAAR " on November 18th, 2009

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup of uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Fry bacon till lightly crisp, crumble and set aside.
  • Cook macaroni according to directions on pasta box, and drain.
  • In the same pan as you cooked the pasta, melt margarine and add flour.
  • Cook for about 3 minutes,until flour taste is cooked away.
  • Add milk a little at a time, stir until flour is well blended.
  • Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup of cheese, stirring until melted ( at this point, you may add a bit more milk if it's too thick ).
  • Add pasta, crumbled bacon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour into a greased a 1 1/2 quart baking dish, sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or longer if you like a more golden cheesy top.

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

BAKED BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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This extra creamy mac & cheese with chopped broccoli is topped with bacon crumbles and panko--quick and delicious comfort food!

Provided by Horizon Organic

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Horizon® Organic

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) box Horizon® ClassicMac™ Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese
4 ounces Horizon® Organic cream cheese
¼ cup Horizon® Organic reduced fat milk
2 tablespoons Horizon® Organic unsalted butter
½ cup Horizon® Organic Shreds shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
½ cup cooked crumbled bacon
1 cup herb-seasoned panko

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking oil.
  • Prepare Macaroni & Cheese according to package directions. Stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese. Add broccoli. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Combine panko and bacon crumbles; sprinkle over the mac & cheese.
  • Bake until topping is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 850.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Sharp cheddar cheese, thick-cut bacon, and freshly ground black pepper will make all the difference.
  • Cook the bacon until it's crispy. This will add a nice smoky flavor to the mac and cheese.
  • Use a good quality pasta. A short pasta like elbow macaroni or shells will work well.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it.
  • Make sure the cheese sauce is thick and creamy. You may need to add more milk or butter to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Season the mac and cheese to taste. Add salt, pepper, and any other spices you like.
  • Top the mac and cheese with additional cheese, bacon, and green onions before serving.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese with bacon and cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your mac and cheese mild or spicy, gooey or firm, there's a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give mac and cheese with bacon and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed.

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