Creamy Mac and Cheese with Crispy Bacon & Onion Topping Recipe
Indulge in this comforting blend of creamy macaroni and cheese, topped with perfectly crispy bacon and golden fried onions for a dish that's sure to delight.
medium
00:45
4
METHOD
Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.Step 2.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente, then drain.Step 3.
In the meantime, in a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for a minute while stirring.Step 4.
Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer, and let thicken for a few minutes, stirring frequently.Step 5.
Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until it's completely melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.Step 6.
Mix the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated.Step 7.
Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish.Step 8.
In a frying pan with no oil, cook the bacon strips until crisp. Remove, let cool, and then chop into small bits.Step 9.
In the same pan, using the residual bacon fat, fry the chopped onions until they're golden and crispy.Step 10.
Sprinkle the crispy bacon and onions over the mac and cheese.Step 11.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.Step 12.
Serve hot and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
350 gMacaroni pasta
50 gUnsalted butter
2 tbspPlain flour
600 mlWhole milk
300 gMild cheddar cheese, melted
1 tspSalt
1 tspBlack pepper
200 gStreaky bacon strips
150 gOnions, diced
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