Entree: United States – Creamy Bacon Macaroni

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

- 8 oz (225 g) macaroni (dry)
- 8 slices bacon, approx. 4 oz (115 g) total
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni in boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon and reserve some of the fat in the skillet.
3. Return drained macaroni to the skillet, pour in heavy cream, and heat gently, stirring until the cream coats the pasta and slightly reduces.
4. Chop or crumble the bacon and fold into the creamy macaroni; heat through briefly and serve.