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Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

A rich and creamy super cheesy homemade macaroni and cheese with a hint of bacon. Topped with a buttery panko bread crust. The ultimate perfect comfort food!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 544 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1 lb. box of elbow macaroni
  • 8 cups of water
  • 1 Pouch of Velveeta Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup cubed mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cubed monterey jack cheese *If you only like Mild Cheddar just use cheddar for all the cheese involved in this recipe. Just keep the same measurements.
  • 1 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese or 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices of colby jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles or 1 cup cubed ham
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add in the 1 pound box of elbow macaroni. Cook 7-8 minutes till al dente.
  • While waiting for water to boil begin making the cheese sauce. In a large skillet melt 1/3 cup of butter. Add onions and saute till tender and translucent. Sprinkle flour over butter and onions. Whisk together to form a paste. Slowly add in, while whisking continually, the two cups of milk. Continue to whisk till the mixture thickens and creates a smooth roux.
  • Add in 1 cup cubed cheddar, Velveeta Cheese Pouch, and 1 cup Monterey jack. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add in cooked bacon crumbles. Mix well and set aside. If sauce is too thick you can add more milk to thin it out.
  • Drain and rinse pasta.
  • Place pasta in a large bowl. Pour cheese sauce over the top of the macaroni noodles and stir until combined.
  • In a large, lightly greased, baking dish pour half the macaroni and cheese mixture. Smooth out. Lay the 4 slices of Colby Jack over the Macaroni and Cheese. Pour remaining Macaroni and Cheese mixture on top of the cheese slices.
  • Top with the grated triple cheese.
  • In a small bowl melt the 2 Tablespoons of butter. Add in the Panko Bread crumbs and stir till well coated. Sprinkle evenly on top of the Macaroni and Cheese. Cover.
  • Bake in a pre-heated 325 degree oven for 35 minutes. Remove the cover for the last 10 minutes of cook time so that the bread crumbs will brown.
  • Serve immediately while cheeses are melted and gooey! Enjoy!

Notes

If baking without the bread crumbs do not cover. Just place the casserole with the cheese on top in the oven for 30-35 minutes till cheese's are bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 27gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 918mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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