Mac and Cheese Recipe

bowl of Mac and CheeseMac and Cheese Recipe: This is an awesome recipe that is super quick and easy to make. It is the perfect side for a summer cook out or if you need something easy to make as a side for your favorite grilled meals.

The best part about this recipe is you can add other items to make it yours, like meat or additional veggies – you can even change up the cheese composition too.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of thick cut bacon
• 16 oz elbow macaroni
• 16 oz velveeta
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella
• 8 oz shredded cheddar
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 stick butter
• 1/4 cup Bachan’s Original
• ¼ cup green onions for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fry bacon in a large skillet and remove once crispy.
  2. Cook macaroni for 6 minutes in boiling water until al dente.
  3. Leave ¼ cup excess bacon grease in the pan.
  4. Add flour then whisk in to make the roux.
  5. Add velveeta and milk then cook until creamy.
  6. In a skillet, add the macaroni, ¾ of the crumbled bacon, then pour the melted cheese over top. Add the shredded cheeses then give it a mix.
  7. Place on the smoker at 350F for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove once creamy then drizzle with Bachan’s, garnish with green onions and ¼ cup crumbled bacon then serve

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