Try this Stovetop Bacon Mac & Cheese Serves: 5-6 people recipe, or contribute your own.
Suggest a better descriptionThis is the creamiest, most delicious bacon mac & cheese that you've ever made, all without turning on your oven. Our secret ingredient is the ever-controversial American cheese, but just trust us — it melts like a dream!
1. First, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your paste according to package directions. Drain and toss with a little olive oil to keep from sticking. Set aside, but reserve a bit of the bacon for garnish later.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, cook your chopped bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pan, and add in your minced onion. Cook for 8 minutes or so over medium heat, until translucent. Add in your minced garlic and stir for 1 minute, until fragrant. Place on the same plate as the bacon.
3. In the same pot, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add in your butter and flour, and whisk until smooth, being careful not to let the mixture brown. Turn the heat up to medium, add in 1/2 cup of milk at a time, whisking until slightly thickened before adding in the next 1/2 cup. Bring to a simmer, then add in the cheddar cheese. Whisk until smooth, then add in the American cheese and use a wooden spoon to mix until smooth. Add in your salt and spices and stir to combine.
4. Add in your pasta shells, crisped bacon, scallions, and cooked onions and garlic. Stir to combine, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with extra scallions, bacon, and cracked black pepper. This will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
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Serving Size: 1 (908g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 3136 | ||
Calories from Fat: 1868 (60%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 207.6g | 277 % | |
Saturated Fat 96.9g | 484 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 72.8g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 18.1g | ||
Cholesterol 684.8mg | 211 % | |
Sodium 4375.4mg | 151 % | |
Potassium 1560.4mg | 41 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 209.1g | 61 % | |
Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 10 % | |
Sugars, other 206.7g | ||
Protein 106.7g | 152 % | |
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Calories per serving: 3136
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