How do I make bacon mac and cheese?

Take your mac and cheese to new heights of deliciousness with our recipe for bacon mac and cheese. It's comfort food at its finest, with an extra crispy and savory twist.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make bacon mac and cheese. Items include: Macaroni Butter Bacon Flour Milk Cheese Salt Pepper

Macaroni 8 ounces
Butter 4 tablespoons
Bacon 8-10 strips
Flour 4 tablespoons
Milk 2 cups
Cheese 2 cups, grated
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper 1/4 teaspoon

Take note
Be careful while handling hot pans and boiling water.

1

Cook the bacon

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Once done, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess grease. Crumble the bacon into small pieces.

2

Prepare the macaroni

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the macaroni and set aside.

3

Make the cheese sauce

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly until a paste forms. Gradually pour in milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens. Add grated cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

4

Combine the ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, bacon crumbles, and cheese sauce. Stir until everything is well coated with the creamy goodness.

5

Serve and enjoy

Scoop the bacon mac and cheese into serving bowls or plates. You can sprinkle some extra cheese and bacon on top for added deliciousness. Serve hot and savor every cheesy, bacon-filled bite!