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Loaded mac and cheese with bacon

Loaded Mac And Cheese Recipe

Loaded Mac and Cheese is a popular meal in America. It is stuffed with macaroni and cheese sauce. This incredibly delicious meal has a creamy texture coated with crispy breadcrumbs and bacon.
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 4679 kcal

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish
  • Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Medium-Sized Pot
  • Grater
  • Knife
  • Kitchen Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Macaroni
  • 8 ounce Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
  • 8 ounce Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • ½ stick Butter
  • 4 cups Milk
  • ½ teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

For Topping

  • 4 slices Bacon
  • 2 Scallions (sliced)
  • Sour Cream (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon strips in a skillet and set them aside.
  • Add butter to the skillet. As it melts, add garlic and stir. Add all-purpose flour and cook over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Now, add milk and whisk smoothly to remove the lumps, if any. Cook it over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
  • Bring lightly salted water to boil in a pot. Add macaroni and cook until soft. Drain out the water and keep macaroni aside.
  • Turn off the heat when the sauce thickens and add cheddar cheese along with Monterey Jack cheese, stirring continuously. Now, season the cheese sauce with some salt and pepper.
  • Combine melted butter and bread crumbs. Add the mixture to the sauce along with macaroni. Stir the mixture and transfer it to a casserole dish. Top it with bread crumbs and butter mixture. Sprinkle some cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 400°F for 20 minutes until it gets crispy.
  • Garnish with sour cream, chopped scallions, and cooked bacon. Your loaded mac and cheese is ready to serve.

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 4679kcal | Carbohydrates: 377g | Protein: 267g | Fat: 257g | Saturated Fat: 141g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 64g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 663mg | Sodium: 6701mg | Potassium: 1958mg | Fiber: 68g | Sugar: 96g | Vitamin A: 7255IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4908mg | Iron: 52mg
Keyword American cuisine, Loaded Mac And Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese
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