A wise man once said, “Just don’t say no to Mac ‘n Cheese.” Wait, that was us. And now, with the help of The Bacon Jams, we are making this delish side dish every dinner party we can. This guy’s decadent, impressive, and so easy to make ahead. We won’t tell your guests just how easy it is.
Bacon Baked Mac ‘N Cheese
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Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. The Bacon Jams (any flavor)
- ½ lb. cooked elbow macaroni
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 Tbsp. AP flour
- 1 ½ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese + more for topping
- ½ cup bread crumbs, lightly toasted
Let's go
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Make pasta according to the package directions. Reserve on the side.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add in the flour, whisking constantly for 2 minutes. Add in the milk slowly, continuing to whisk for another 2 minutes. Continue to cook on low for 3 more minutes. Add in cheese, allow to melt, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Bacon Jams. Remove from heat and then add in the pasta.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with bread crumbs, and bake for 20 minutes, until cheese mixture begins to boil. Add on a sprinkle of more cheese and allow to melt, about 5 more minutes.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Adapted from The Bacon Jams