Smoky Bacon Mac And Cheese Recipe By Tasty Food

SMOKY BACON MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups (1.5 liter) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Drain the macaroni in a colander (do not rinse), then return to the pot over low heat. Add the butter, milk, and cheese sauce mix and stir well until creamy. Remove the pot from the heat.
• Chop 4 slices of Oscar Mayer® Bacon and stir into the mac and cheese, along with the chipotle sauce and Kraft® Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Mix until well combined and the cheese is melted.
• Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving bowl, then sprinkle the smoked paprika and crumble the remaining 2 strips of bacon on top. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

MAC AND CHEESE WITH APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain.
• Cook noodles, al dente, drain and set aside.
• For sauce: melt 3-4 tablesppons butter and whisk in equal amount of flour to form a paste.
• Add the half cup or so of pureed, or finely chopped, onion and stir for minute or so to cook the onion.
• Add the heavy cream and milk.
• Cook until smooth.
• Add the cheese, cubed or grated is fine, cook until melted and smooth.
• Season with salt, pepper, and CAYENNE to taste.
• Combine the sauce with drained noodles and stir in frozen peas.
• Pour into baking dish and top with crushed mixture of chips and panko crumbs.
• Cook for about 20 minutes at 400 and then top with a few pats of butter and continue cooking til bubbly and brown.
• Enjoy!