INGREDIENTS
- 1 ¾ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 slices of bacon, cooked, crumbled
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Cheddar Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; cook on medium heat until mixture comes to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese; cook and stir 5 min. or until melted.
- Drain macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. Spoon into 1 1/2-quart casserole; top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes