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mac and cheese

A creamy, cheesy macaroni dish with bacon and gouda that’s perfect for comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 ounces 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. Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. In large pot, melt butter over medium high heat. Add milk and bring to near boiling. Reduce heat and whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add cream, whisking constantly. Stir in salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. In food processor, shred gouda and cheddar cheese. Mix into the sauce until thoroughly combined.
  4. Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce. Transfer to a 13x9 inch dish.
  5. Process bread slices into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sprinkle over macaroni. Top with crumbled bacon.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Notes

This mac and cheese is rich, cheesy, and topped with crispy bacon. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks.