Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."--Luciano Pavarotti

Mac 'n Cheese One Pot Bacon Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Mac 'n Cheese One Pot Bacon Mac 'n Cheese is from Ruby's Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (about 1/2 pound)
1 lb cavatappi pasta
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups, packed)
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups, packed)
3 ounces Fontina cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup, packed)
3 ounces cream cheese
1⁄3 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon mustard powder
3⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus additional for serving, if desired
handful chives, chopped
Directions:
Directions:
Add bacon to a 5 1/2 quart Dutch oven over medium-heat and cook, stirring, until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add pasta to pot with the rendered bacon fat. Add 4 cups water and one teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is just tender and a small amount of water still remains, about 7 minutes.
Add mozzarella, cheddar, fontina, cream cheese, milk, butter, mustard powder, and cayenne. Reduce heat to low, stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with reserved bacon, chives, and additional cayenne, if desired.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

145W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!