Creamy Mac 'n' Cheese
A rich and indulgent twist on the classic mac 'n' cheese, made with creamy cheese sauce and served with crispy bacon and breadcrumbs.
ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2.
Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour until smooth, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.
- 4.
Slowly whisk in the milk and cream, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5.
Add the shredded cheeses, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 6.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until evenly coated.
- 7.
Pour the mac and cheese into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the chopped bacon and breadcrumbs.
- 8.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- 9.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
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