Entree: United States – Oven-Baked Cheddar & Cream Cheese Mac with Bacon

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Oven-Baked Cheddar & Cream Cheese Mac with Bacon recipe
Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep 20 min
Cook 25 min
Total 45 min

Ingredients

- 12 oz (340 g) Macaroni
- 10 oz (285 g) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 8 oz (225 g) Cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) Heavy cream
- 12 slices Bacon, approx. 12 oz (340 g) total

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the Macaroni until just al dente and drain; cook the Bacon until crisp, crumble and set aside.  
2. In a saucepan warm the Heavy cream with the Cream cheese until smooth, remove from heat and stir in shredded Cheddar until melted, combine the sauce with the Macaroni and crumbled Bacon in a baking dish, bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and set.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 6

Calories: 960 kcal
Carbohydrates: 47.2 g
Protein: 30.2 g
Fat: 72.4 g
Saturated fat: 37.7 g
Trans fat: 1.8 g
Cholesterol: 190 mg
Sodium: 873 mg
Potassium: 383 mg
Calcium: 427 mg
Iron: 2.26 mg
Vitamin A: 516 µg RAE

Generated: 2026-11-05T20:04:59+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some nutrient data are unavailable and are omitted.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
14712
Country
United States
Region
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URL
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Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!