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Easy Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Sides
Servings: 8 -10 Servings
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Beginner Food

Ingredients

  • 1 pound macaroni pasta
  • 1/4 lb bacon
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded melting cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan
  • 2 jalapenos

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil add 1 tablespoon salt to it
  • Add 1 box macaroni and boil until al dente (around 10-12 minutes)
  • Slice onions, dice jalapenos, and cut bacon into 1/4 inch pieces
  • Cook bacon on medium high until crisp (about 10 minutes) and set aside
  • In the same pan your bacon was in, add the onions, sugar, and vinegar, and caramelize them
  • Once onions are caramelized, add jalapenos
  • Remove onions and jalapenos from pan and set aside
  • Turn heat down to medium
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Microwave butter for 30 seconds and mix in flour to make a roux, and then add roux to pan
  • Add milk, stirring constantly
  • Once roux has bloomed, add Parmesan and stir to combine
  • Turn heat off and fold macaroni into the pan, coating all pieces
  • Add onion, pepper, bacon mix, and half the cheese, folding together to incorporate
  • Top with the remainder of the cheese
  • Bake for 30 minutes
  • Remove and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1268mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 1mg