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Bacon Macaroni and Cheese with a Kick! from Thirty Handmade Days
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Bacon Macaroni & Cheese with a Kick

Delicious mac and cheese is taken up a notch when you add bacon!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon mac and cheese, bacon macaroni and cheese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 650kcal
Author: Mique Provost

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. bag elbow macaroni
  • 2 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 1 16 oz. bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 small can chopped green chile peppers
  • garlic powder
  • ground black pepper
  • bacon cooked and crumbled or chopped (I used 3 pieces of bacon but you can use more or less depending on your preference)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400.
  • Cook bacon according to directions.
  • Bring water to boil, then add pasta.
  • Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes (as directed on package).
  • While macaroni cooks, chop onions to desired consistency. Saute in a saucepan with 1 Tbsp. butter.
  • Drain pasta and rinse with hot water.
  • Place pasta back into pot with 2 tbsp butter and stir to cover so pasta does not stick.
  • Stir in sauteed onions and cheese and can of green chiles.
  • Pour in heavy whipping cream and stir until nicely mixed.
  • Add garlic powder and black pepper to taste.
  • Scoop mixture into covered casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes, then check for desired bubbliness.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1605IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 488mg | Iron: 1mg