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[Uptown Design] Delicious Bacon Mac & Cheese
Mr. Cook
Rated 4.5 stars by 2 users
Category
Entree / Pasta
Servings
4
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
25 minutes
Calories
455
This is my absolute favourite mac and cheese recipe. Even though I'm slightly allergic to cheese.
This was adapted from an old cook-book I found in the basement; give it a try and let me know your thoughts on it!
I usually add a little bit more breadcrumbs on than the recipe calls for, but I'm slightly obsessed with Panko I think!!
Enjoy!
Ingredients
-
1 (16-oz.) package penne pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tbsp flour
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1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of half and half
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
Toppings
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Grease a baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Strain in cold water then set aside.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Add 1 tablespoons butter to the pan and then add in milk. Whisk together and slowly add in flour.
- Add the cornstarch to the half and half and whisk until smooth. Slowly add it to skillet followed by mustard and garlic powder.
- Cook sauce for a few more minutes, until it begins to slightly thicken. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
- Crumble bacon and add on top of pasta in the pan. Toss evenly to combine.
- Pour the mixture into your greased baking dish.
- Add panko and butter mixture on top of the pasta.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
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Note
Add some chopped green onions on top right before serving to put this dish over the top!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- per serving
- Calories
- 455
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 15 grams
- Protein
- 8 grams
- Fiber
- 4 grams
- Sugar
- 6 grams
- Trans Fat
- 4 grams