This Bacon Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that you’ll never get tired of. A creamy, cheesy, dish that will be a family favorite.

Bacon Macaroni & Cheese

Homemade macaroni and cheese is one of the best comfort foods around, but it can be taken to the next level – by adding smoky bacon! This Creamy Bacon Mac & Cheese dinner is an easy recipe that everyone will love.

It takes a total time of about 50 minutes to make this yummy dish, but 45 of that is cook time, so it’s very easy. Creamy and cheesy, in the end, it’ll be one of the best mac and cheese recipes you’ve ever had! 

This creamy baked macaroni casserole can be served as a main dish or one of your side dish recipes. It is all made in one baking dish and there’s not a large saucepan or stove burner to be seen. It’s also a great option the next day as leftovers or something the kids can have for lunch. 

Most macaroni noodles are elbow macaroni, but I enjoy the cavatappi pasta as a fun twist. These are longer, more spiral noodles and are a great option for changing up this recipe even further. If you want to give this recipe a little kick, you can add a little cayenne pepper as well. 

Want to keep this delicious Bacon Mac & Cheese vegetarian? Swap out the bacon for veggie bacon or veggie crumbles and you’ll still have the essence of this delicious dish. 

Looking for a great side to serve with this? Try my Easy Stuffed Mushrooms, Mushroom and Corn Saute, or Crispy Asparagus Fries!

Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:
8 oz Cavatappi pasta (uncooked)
1 can evaporated milk 12 oz
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
2 Tbsp corn starch (dissolved in 2 Tbsp cold water)
2 Tbsp butter
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6-8 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled/chopped
Bread crumbs (optional)

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, dissolve your 2 tablespoons of corn starch in 2 tablespoons of cold water. 

Take out a square baking dish and grease it with nonstick spray. Add your dry pasta, corn starch mixture, 1 cup of evaporated milk, chicken broth, and water. Stir the milk mixture well to combine.

Cut your 2 tablespoons of butter into thin pieces and place them over the top of your macaroni mixture. Spread it out so that you get melted butter everywhere.

Cover the large casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.

While your homemade mac and cheese is baking, cook and chop up your bacon into small pieces. It can be soft or crispy bacon, your choice. Set it aside. 

Remove your dish from the oven and stir with a slotted spoon after 15 minutes. Cover tightly again and return it to the oven for another 15 minutes.

At that point, remove the dish from the oven and stir again. Cover tightly and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until your baked macaroni is al dente and tender.

When your pasta is done, remove the dish from the oven and stir in your shredded cheese and remaining evaporated milk. It will take a minute for the shredded cheese to become a cheesy sauce, so stir until everything has melted. 

Stir your cooked and chopped bacon into your cooked macaroni and cheese mixture. Sprinkle some bread crumbs on top for texture if you’d like. Serve your creamy mac and cheese with bacon hot for best results and enjoy!

Store any leftovers in the baking dish covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil or in an airtight container for up to four days. 

Can I Use My Own Cheese In This Creamy Cheese Sauce? 

Yes! I use a medium cheddar cheese for this easy mac and cheese bake, but you can create lots of versions of this dish. Use a sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or American cheese easily, or even try a parmesan cheese, which may take a little extra effort to melt. This is one of the easy recipes you can try with different kinds of cheese, so make the classic version the first time and something else next time. 

Are You Looking For More Tasty Pasta Recipes? Here Are Some Of My Favorites:

• Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini
• Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
• Spicy Mac and Cheese
• Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese Casserole
• Southwestern Pasta Salad with Chipotle Dressing
• Seafood Lemon Garlic Pasta
• Tetrazzini Casserole with Leftover Turkey

Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set (3-Piece, Microwave and Oven Safe),ClearSTAUB Ceramics Rectangular Baking Dish Set, 2-piece, WhitePrepworks by Progressive Ultimate 19-Piece Measuring Cups & Spoon SetEmile Henry Made In France HR Modern Classics Square Baking Dish 8 x 8/2 Qt, 9 x 9, Twilight BlueDOWAN Deep Soup Bowls, 30 Ounces White Cereal Bowl for Oatmeal, Ceramic Ramen Bowls for Noodle, Porcelain Bowls Set 4 for Kitchen, Dishwasher and Microwave SafeSweese 101.001 Porcelain Bowls – 10 Ounce for Ice Cream Dessert, Small Side Dishes – Set of 6, White

Yield: 6 Servings

Bacon Mac & Cheese

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This Bacon Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that you'll never get tired of. A creamy, cheesy, dish that will be a family favorite.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cavatappi pasta (uncooked)
• 1 can evaporated milk 12 oz
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp corn starch (dissolved in 2 Tbsp cold water)
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6-8 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled/chopped
• Bread crumbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a square baking dish, add the dry pasta, 1 cup evaporated milk, chicken broth, water and corn starch mixture. Stir well to combine.
3. Cut the butter into thin pieces and place them over the top (spread them out so that it will melt everywhere).
4. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
5. After 15 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and stir. Cover tightly again and return to the oven.
6. Bake for an additional 15 minutes and stir again. Cover tightly and return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
7. When your pasta is done, remove it from the oven and stir in your cheese and remaining evaporated milk.
8. Stir in the cooked bacon.
9. Sprinkle with some bread crumbs for texture if you'd like.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 433Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 792mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 21g

This calculation is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietitian. This calculator is a guide, but makes no guarantee of being exact or fully accurate.

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