Entree: United States – Classic Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) Macaroni - 8 oz (225 g) shredded Cheddar cheese - 4 oz (115 g) Cream cheese - 1 cup (240 ml) Heavy cream - 8 slices Bacon, approx. 8 oz (225 g) total
Instructions
1. Cook the Macaroni in boiling water until al dente, drain; while pasta cooks, fry the Bacon in a skillet until crisp, remove and chop, leaving rendered Bacon fat in the pan. 2. Over medium heat, add the Heavy cream and Cream cheese to the skillet with rendered Bacon fat, whisk until Cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth, stir in shredded Cheddar until melted, return the drained Macaroni and chopped Bacon to the pan and toss to coat; serve hot.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 962 kcal
Carbohydrates: 46.7 g
Protein: 31.6 g
Fat: 72.2 g
Saturated fat: 37.6 g
Trans fat: 1.8 g
Cholesterol: 190 mg
Sodium: 900 mg
Potassium: 376 mg
Calcium: 480 mg
Iron: 2.25 mg
Vitamin A: 517 µg RAE
Generated: 2026-11-05T20:04:59+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.