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Smoky Bacon Macaroni and Cheese in a pan.
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Smoky Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

This smoky bacon mac and cheese is gooey with melted colby jack and Gouda cheeses and full of savory bacon and dijon mustard flavor. It's gold medal worthy!
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon macaroni and cheese, macaroni and cheese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Calories 489kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup cooked bacon chopped
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups Smoked Gouda shredded
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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
    Uncooked noodles in a bowl.
  • Chop cooked bacon, set aside.
    Cooked bacon in a bowl cut into pieces.
  • In a sauce pan, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until there are no lumps. Add in milk and half & half. Bring to a simmer. Stir in Dijon mustard.
    Milk added to the pan.
  • Add shredded Colby Jack cheese and smoked Gouda cheese.
    Cheese added to creamy mac and cheese sauce.
  • Add cooked macaroni into the sauce and stir to combine. Add the bacon and enjoy!
    Bacon added to mac and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 462mg | Iron: 1mg