CHRISTINA'S BAKIN' BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Christina's Bakin' Bacon Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounces dry elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pint half-and-half
8 ounces American cheese slices
8 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces smoked gouda, grated
1 cup light sour cream
4 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound ham, cubed
3 slices bacon, reserve drippings
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni until just tender, about 8 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter and half-and-half in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reserve 5 American cheese slices; tear the rest into pieces and add to the saucepan, along with the cream cheese, and gouda. Cook, stirring often , until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream. Stir in the eggs slowly. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in the macaroni and ham. Scrape the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and top with the remaining 5 American cheese slices.
  • Cook the bacon. Remove from pan and reserve the drippings. Add the bread crumbs to the pan with the drippings and stir. Crumble the bacon into the bread crumb mixture. Pour the bread crumb mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle the paprika over the macaroni and cheese. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is browned about 10 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.

Dimsun Hotel
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The macaroni was cooked al dente, the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the bacon was crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gaming Arafat
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I have ever had! The bacon and cheese flavors are perfectly balanced and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Uchiha Sauskey
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The bacon and cheese sauce are so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shiva Chettri
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This macaroni and cheese is delicious! The bacon and cheese sauce are so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


SĮŁĘŃŤ LØVËŔ
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I love this recipe! The bacon and cheese sauce are so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Ayesua Janet
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This is my go-to recipe for macaroni and cheese. The bacon and cheese sauce are so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish.


Ali mawla
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This macaroni and cheese is a family favorite. The bacon and cheese sauce are so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Di Hoadley
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nancy Noailles
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The macaroni and cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sulaimon Omolabake
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The bacon and cheese sauce are so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sagar Budha magar
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I have ever had. The bacon and cheese flavors are perfectly balanced and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Presh _soul
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


John Jerry
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The macaroni was cooked al dente, the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the bacon was crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gias Uddin
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The bacon added a delicious smoky flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.