Bacon Mac and Cheese

Sharing my Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe today that will have your guests coming back for more helpings! It is perfectly cheesy, flavorful and great for feeding a crowd.

Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe, these words just go together! This is a variation of my Perfect Mac and Cheese that really takes mac and cheese to the next level! Take a look and make yourself a big pot….today! Enjoy!

Be sure to follow Picky Palate on Instagram for sneak peeks on what’s coming next to the blog!

Mac and Cheese Recipe

How To Make The Perfect Mac and Cheese-1

Let’s start by cooking your pasta. Make sure you do NOT overcook your pasta. You want a nice bite to your pasta so there’s some texture. I always cook it 1 minute less than the box says so there’s a little bite. It also cooks more in the cheese sauce.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Once your pasta is cooked al dente, drain.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Let the pasta sit aside for a few minutes while you prepare the roux.

How To Make a Mac and Cheese Roux

Melting Butter

To make a simple and flavorful roux, start by melting a stick of butter in a medium saucepan.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Whisk in the flour.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Whisk in the salt and pepper. A very important step is to continue stirring for a good 3-4 minutes until roux turns a bit darker in color. It becomes richer and even more fabulous.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Slowly stir in the milk until mixture is thick and creamy. This step will take a couple minutes over medium heat.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Bring on the cheese!

Mac and Cheese Recipe

I prefer a finely shredded mild cheddar. It melts quickly and has a perfect “cheddar” flavor.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Yes!

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Time to transfer your cooked pasta back to a large dutch oven or pot.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Pour that fabulous cheese sauce over your noodles.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Almost there!

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Perfect! You can eat the mac and cheese just like this if you’d like or keep scrolling down for the rest of the recipe.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Green chilies and chicken please.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Bacon and salsa verde.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

I used about 1/4 cup chopped chives. Green onions work too, but I like how small the chives are 🙂  Give it a good stir and you are ready to eat! Note:  To thin the sauce add tablespoons of milk until your desired consistency. We like it thick, so you be the judge.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Green Chili, Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

This Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds! It's super cheesy, flavorful and great for feeding a crowd.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Jenny
Print Pin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound dry small pasta I used elbow
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups milk I used skim
  • 2 cups finely shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • two 4 ounce cans diced green chilies
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups cooked crumbled bacon pieces (about 1 pound cooked)
  • 1/4 cup mild salsa verde

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside for a few minutes.
  • To prepare roux, melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until color of roux will gets slightly darker. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring continuously until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in cheese until melted.
  • Transfer cooked pasta to large dutch oven or pot over low heat. Pour cheese sauce over top, stirring to combine.
  • Add green chilies, chicken, bacon and salsa verde, stirring to combine. This is a thick and creamy sauce. To thin sauce, add additional tablespoons of milk at a time until at desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1198mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Keywords: baked macaroni, homemade mac and cheese, mac and cheese recipe

Pin Bacon Mac and Cheese

mac and cheese recipe

Related Posts

40 Responses
  1. 日本最高級スーパーコピーブランド時計激安通販専門店,高品質時計コピー,2015最新作、国際ブランド腕時計コピー、業界唯一無二.世界一流の高品質ブランドコピー時計,当店はスーパーコピ

    色は非常に目立つジッパーです。初秋からはアウターとして、冬にはインナーとしてかなり長い期間着ていただけると思います。当然春先にも重宝します。まだまだ暑いからなんて言ってると、欲しいときにはなくなっちゃいそうですよ!お早めにチェックしてみてください。因みに弊社では、ゴルファーの方に人気です。
    日本最高級スーパーコピーブランド時計激安通販専門店,高品質時計コピー,2015最新作、国際ブランド腕時計コピー、業界唯一無二.世界一流の高品質ブランドコピー時計,当店はスーパーコピー時計専門店,販売以下世界一流ブランドコピー時計:ロレックスコピー、ウブロコピー、オメガコピー、シャネルコピー…ンプルに見えて目を奪われてしまう独創的なブルガリのラインアップです。1884年ブルガリの創始者ソティリオ?ブルガリが銀細工師の一族としてイタリ アにオープン。ブルガリ?ブルガリシリーズ。古代ローマの円形競技場をモチーフにした時計「アンフィテアトロ」、若い世代向けの腕時計「ソロテンポ」を発 表。2000年には新会社ダニエル?ロード&ジェラルド?ジェンダ オート?オルロジュリー社を設立しました。本物ブランド時計に間違える程のスーパーコピー時計通販!スーパーコピーは業界n級品最高品質に挑戦!ロレックスコピー,パネライコピー,ウブロコピー,オメガコピー,ルイ?ヴィトンコピー,エルメスコピーを初め世界中有名なスーパーコピーブランドを激安で通販しております!HERMES(バッグ、時計) CHANEL(バッグ、時計)LOUIS VUITTON(バッグ、時計) BVLGARI時計Christian Dior(バッグ、小物) COACH(バッグ)GUCCI(バッグ、小物) ROLEX(時計)OMEGA(時計) IWC(時計) http://www.msnbrand.com/brand-copy-IP-20.html

Welcome to Picky Palate!

Picky PalateWelcome to my online kitchen! Picky Palate is where you’ll find family friendly recipes along with the best Disney eats, tips and copycat recipes! Read More...

Recipe Categories

Picky Palate Disney Hungry

Never Miss an Update!

Sign up to get easy recipes or Disney tips delivered to your inbox for FREE!