Cheesy Bacon Mac & Cheese
February 22, 2020
Cheesy Bacon Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 packet Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger
- 16 oz. short pasta such as elbow macaroni or spiral noodles
- 6 Tbls. butter
- 3 Tbls. flour
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbls parsley
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded & divided (reserve 2 cups)
- 12 oz chopped bacon optional for extra bacon flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large pot, cook desired pasta noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- For extra bacon option, place bacon in a large pan over medium high heat. Cook until crispy for about 4 - 5 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towel.
- Leave 3 tbls of bacon fat in the pan. If not adding bacon melt butter.
- Add flour and whisk until combined.
- Add milk and whisk until combined, cook until sauce thickens.
- Add heavy cream, 4 cups of cheddar cheese, 2 cups of Colby Jack cheese, smoked paprika and Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger Dip Mix. Cook until cheese is melted stirring often until sauce is smooth
- Stir in the pasta and and 1/2 of the bacon if desired bring mixture to a simmer.
- Place macaroni mixture into a 13x9 inch baking dish and top with remaining 2 cups Colby Jack cheese and bacon if desired. Place in oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese melts.