Baked Mac & Cheese with Bacon Crumble

Tags:
comfort
holiday

Prep:: 20 min
Cook:: 35 min
Total:: 55 min
Yield:: 6 servings

Baked Mac & Cheese with Bacon Crumble is a rich casserole of tender elbow pasta enveloped in a creamy, sharp cheese sauce and topped with smoky bacon crumbs and a crisp breadcrumb layer. Baking melds flavors and yields a bubbling, golden crust that’s irresistible. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or any time you need a comforting crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon and 0.50 teaspoon salt
6 slice bacon
4 tablespoon butter
0.50 cup all-purpose flour
4 cup milk
2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup shredded gruyere
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon ground mustard
6 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
0.50 cup breadcrumbs

Steps

Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels and crumble.
In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour; cook 1 minute to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in milk and simmer until thickened; stir in cheddar, Gruyère, and seasonings.
Combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce in a greased baking dish; top with crumbled bacon and breadcrumbs.
Bake uncovered at 375 F for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden; let rest 5 minutes before serving.