American · easy

Loaded Baked Potato Mac and Cheese

Name: Loaded Baked Potato Mac and Cheese
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz Elbow Macaroni; 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon; 3 tbsp Butter; 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 2 1/2 cups Whole Milk; 3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Sour Cream; 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped (optional)

Creamy mac and cheese loaded with bacon, sour cream, chives, and cheddar, inspired by a loaded baked potato.

50 min
Total: 4
Serves: $9.50
Est. cost: 680
Cal/serving

Parent noteKids go crazy for the bacon and extra cheese on top. Skip the chives for picky eaters.

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Ingredients

Elbow Macaroni16 oz
Thick-Cut Bacon8 slices
Butter3 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour3 tbsp
Whole Milk2 1/2 cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded3 cups
Sour Cream1/2 cup
Fresh Chives, chopped (optional)2 tbsp

Method

01
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to paper towels and crumble when cool.
03
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 4 minutes.
04
Remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in cooked macaroni and half the crumbled bacon.
05
Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with remaining bacon and a sprinkle of extra cheddar.
06
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with chives.

680
Calories: 28g
Protein: 52g
Carbs: 40g
Fat