Baked Mac & Cheese with Bacon Crumble
- 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.