Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe. Caramelized onions add a gourmet touch to this classic dish, while the blend of gruyere, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses creates a decadent flavor. Topped with crispy bacon, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Caramelized Onions, Optional
- 2 large yellow onions
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mac and Cheese
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb. medium pasta shells
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions – Slice the onions and cook in butter and oil until caramelized.
- Cook the Bacon – Cook bacon until crispy and set aside.
- Make the Sauce/Cook the Pasta – Prepare a roux, add cream and milk, season, and stir in cheeses. Mix in cooked pasta and bacon.
- Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Shred cheese from a block for better melting.
- Watch sauce temperature when adding cheese.
- Caramelized onions elevate the dish’s flavor.
- Variety of pasta shapes can be used.
- Quality thick-cut bacon is recommended.
- Hot sauce and mustard enhance flavors subtly.
- Experiment with cheese variations.
- Recipe featured in The Cozy Cookbook on page 143.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing affects the creamy consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
