I am all for anything that helps me get dinner on the table quicker. Like many of you, I am still trying to get into the back to school swing. I am feeling a little stressed by new schedules and changes. Dinner should not be another thing to stress about. I recently made this easy Bacon Mac and Cheese and the family loved it! If you are still craving mac and cheese, try this exciting variation - One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese.
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Why you'll love this bacon mac and cheese recipe
- Bacon makes everything better - even macaroni and cheese
- Rich and creamy, just like our Baked Macaroni and Cheese, this is the ultimate comfort food
- Easy way to elevate ordinary mac & cheese
Ingredients
- elbow macaroni
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese (we used a cheddar and jack mix)
- Evaporated Milk
- butter
- cooked bacon, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
Preheat the oven to 375. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Pour ⅓ of the macaroni into a greased 2 quart casserole pan.
Cover with 1 cup of shredded cheese, salt, pepper and a few pats of butter. Repeat this process three times until you have created three layers of mac n cheese.
Pour the can of Carnation Evaporated Milk over the entire casserole.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes.
While the mac and cheese casserole is baking, cook up the bacon. Fry it in a large skillet on medium heat. When it is done, place the bacon a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the grease. When the bacon cools, crumble it.
When the baking dish comes out of the oven sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the pasta.
The combined bacon and cheese flavor reminded me of a loaded baked potato. This meal makes plenty, so there will be leftovers of the bacon mac and cheese which always makes my life easier.
For a fun twist on creamy mac and cheese with bacon, check out this Cajun Mac and Cheese from Erica's Recipes.
📖 Recipe
Bacon Mac and Cheese
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Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups shredded cheese we used a cheddar and jack mix
- 12 oz Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Pour ⅓ of the macaroni into a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
- Cover with 1 cup of shredded cheese, salt, pepper and a few pats of butter. Repeat this process three times until you have created three layers of macaroni and cheese.
- Pour the can of Carnation Evaporated Milk over the entire casserole.
- Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes. When it comes out of the oven sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Frequently asked questions
Sure! You can top with ⅓ cup of panko bread crumbs before putting the dish in the oven to bake.
Place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Nicole Elliott says
Yumm!!!! The cookie brownies are a new favorite and I'd love to try it with ice cream on top next time! Your homemade bacon mac n cheese looks completely delicious too--will be trying that soon!