Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this loaded mac and cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and topped with savory bacon and fresh green onions, it’s a satisfying dish that will please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (or bacon bits)
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, whisk to form a paste. Cook for 1 minute. Add milk, whisk constantly until slightly thickened.
- Season and Add Cheese: Reduce heat, add salt, paprika, and pepper. Stir, then add shredded cheese. Stir until melted. Remove from heat.
- Finish the Dish: Add sour cream, macaroni, and bacon. Stir to combine.
- Plate and Garnish: Dice green onions, top mac and cheese with them and any extra toppings you desire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Loaded Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food, Cheesy Pasta
