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Bacon mac and cheese recipe

Easy & Creamy Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe

This isn’t your average mac and cheese—it’s rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. The secret? Cottage cheese. It adds extra protein and a silky texture that makes every bite satisfying. Tossed with crispy bacon and topped with buttery golden breadcrumbs, this mac hits all the cozy, comforting tastes you crave!
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Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup bacon
  • 1 cup Canadian cottage cheese
  • 1¼ cups Canadian 2% milk
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1¼ cups shredded Canadian cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Canadian parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta
  • 1 pack macaroni elbows
  • ½ cup bacon cooked
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Canadian unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon sliced green onions

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Sauté the veggies: In a bit of butter, cook the bacon and bell pepper until soft and fragrant.
  2. Blend the sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Cook and thicken: Pour the sauce into a large pot over medium heat. Stir often until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
  4. Combine: Add the cooked pasta and bacon to the sauce. Stir until everything is coated and heated through.
  5. Make the topping: In a small pan, melt the butter and toast the breadcrumbs until golden.
  6. Serve: Spoon the mac and cheese into bowls and top with the buttery breadcrumbs and fresh green onions.

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