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    Home » Dinner » Bacon Mac and Cheese

    Bacon Mac and Cheese

    Published: Sep 10, 2013 · Modified: May 6, 2022 by Vicky

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    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. If you are still craving mac and cheese, try this exciting variation - One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese.

    Bacon mac and cheese -the addition of bacon to this family favorite really kicks this recipe up a notch!

    For the Bacon Mac and Cheese you will need:

    • 1 box of elbow macaroni
    • 3 cups of shredded cheese (we used a cheddar and jack mix)
    • Evaporated Milk - 12 oz can
    • 2 tablespoons of butter
    • 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    Carnation Evaporated Milk

    How to make bacon mac 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 dish.

    elbow macaroni in a 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.

    making mac and cheese

    Pour the can of Carnation Evaporated Milk over the entire casserole.

    elbow macaroni with shredded cheese

    Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes. When it comes out of the oven sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.

    Bacon Mac and Cheese

    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.

    Bacon Mac and Cheese

    Bacon Mac and Cheese

    Bacon mac and cheese -the addition of bacon to this family favorite really kicks this recipe up a notch!
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Bacon mac and cheese
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 620kcal
    Author: Vicky

    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

    Serving: 6g | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 449mg | Iron: 1mg
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      September 14, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      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!

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