Easy Mac & Cheese
Easy Mac & Cheese is an easy family dinner idea that is ready & on the table in just 30 minutes. Rich & creamy & loaded with bacon, this mac & cheese is one of our most requested dinner recipes – ever!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pack thick bacon- cooked & chopped optional
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ tsp salt though I usually just sprinkle in the seasonings to taste
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp minced onions
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- 1 cup half & half
- 1¼ cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook your bacon- cut & set aside.
- Prepare pasta noodles to package directions- cooking al dente so they hold up in the mixing process.
- Drain & set aside in large covered pot.
- Prepare your roux by melting your butter in a large pot over med/high heat.
- Once it’s almost melted quickly whisk in your flour & seasonings.
- Keep it moving & wait for it to darken slightly & come to a thick creamy texture.
- Whisk in your half & half & increase your heat to high to get mixture to thicken- keep whisking.
- Stir in your cheeses & heat until all cheese is melted & combined – at least 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into your pot of noodles- add bacon.
- Stir well to combine & coat everything with cheese.