Entree: United States – Southern United States – Rich Southern-Style Bacon Mac with Cream Cheese

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Rich Southern-Style Bacon Mac with Cream Cheese recipe
Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep 12 min
Cook 15 min
Total 27 min

Ingredients

- 12 oz (340 g) Macaroni
- 12 oz (340 g) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 8 oz (225 g) Cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) Heavy cream
- 10 slices Bacon, approx. 10 oz (285 g) total

Instructions

1. Cook the Macaroni until al dente and drain; cook the Bacon until crisp, chop and set aside.  
2. In a saucepan over medium heat combine Heavy cream and Cream cheese, stir until smooth, add shredded Cheddar and melt into a glossy sauce, toss in the Macaroni and chopped Bacon until thoroughly combined and warm; serve immediately.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 6

Calories: 928 kcal
Carbohydrates: 47.2 g
Protein: 30.8 g
Fat: 68.6 g
Saturated fat: 36 g
Trans fat: 1.8 g
Cholesterol: 182 mg
Sodium: 862 mg
Potassium: 362 mg
Calcium: 484 mg
Iron: 2.23 mg
Vitamin A: 504 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
14714
Country
United States
Region
Southern United States
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=14714

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)

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