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mac and cheese

A classic comfort food that combines creamy cheese sauce with tender pasta, topped with crispy bacon for extra flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2.25 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire
  • 1 pound smoked gouda cheese shredded
  • 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 5 slices bread about 2 cups crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 pound bacon cooked and crumbled

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the macaroni based on package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk and bring to near boiling. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until mixture thickens. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, salt, pepper, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and stir for 5 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, shred gouda and cheddar cheeses. Add to sauce, stirring until fully melted and combined.
  4. Add cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
  5. In the same food processor, process bread slices into fine crumbs, then combine with melted butter. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the mac and cheese. Top evenly with crumbled bacon.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to add extra herbs or spices for more flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.