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Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon Topping

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Four to Cook For

Ingredients

  • 1 1 lb package of large elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups of milk any kind
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 5 cups of extra sharp cheddar cheese white preferable, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 6 slices of cooked bacon crumbled (about 1 cup)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large pot, bring to boil salted water and add macaroni. Bring to a boil again and cook till al dente (about four minutes). Then, drain in a colander, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, and set aside.
  • Grease a 2.5 quart casserole dish (or 9x13 baking dish) with the stick of butter, wiping all sides of the dish with the stick.
  • Start making the cheese sauce. Over medium heat, melt the remaining stick of butter in a saucepan.
  • Add flour and cook for about five minutes, or until it looks light brown.
  • Slowly add the milk, whisking all the time to ensure no lumps form.
  • Add the nutmeg, white and cayenne pepper, salt, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Mix.
  • Add the cheese, a little at a time and mix with a spoon (not whisk). Then add the Parmesan. Mix well.
  • In the casserole dish, pour the macaroni.
  • Pour the cheese sauce in and mix together.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes and serve.
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Notes

Be sure to undercook the macaroni. Macaroni tastes best when using sharp and/or stronger cheeses (like Gruyere).