Mac and Cheese with Crispy Bacon Bits
Pasta & Noodles
HEATHER BILYEU
- 8-10
SERVES
Submitted by HEATHER BILYEU
Ingredients
- ½ lb bacon
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 2 ½ C whole milk
- 2 C mild cheddar, shredded
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions, then drain and set aside. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and gradually whisk in milk until sauce is smooth and creamy and starts to thicken. Slowly stir in shredded cheddar, salt and pepper until cheese melts completely. Add cooked pasta and bacon, stirring to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately. Serves 8-10.
