Stovetop Bacon Mac and Cheese

Indecisive of what meal to prepare? Have this! The stovetop bacon mac and cheese recipe. An easy-to-make mac and cheese that is so cheesy and creamy with lots of bacon. This recipe will surely be a hit!

All About Stovetop Bacon Mac and Cheese!

Macaroni and cheese have always been a favorite meal. Whether you are an adult, a kid, or just a picky eater regardless of the age group. However, plain mac and cheese might no longer bring thrill when you eat them. That’s why this recipe is here. The stovetop bacon mac and cheese will definitely give your usual mac and cheese a new taste.

To be specific, this recipe will give no sweat in preparing them. You can follow the procedure easily. Aside from that, the recipe will give you a cheesy and creamy mac and cheese with too many bacon slices.

What are you waiting for? Let’s proceed and make them. This will surely be a big hit in your home. 

Equipment You’ll Need

The tools used in this recipe are few and are readily available in every kitchen. Thus, there is no need for you to worry about where to get them. Prepare the following tools: 

• Large skillet or cast-iron skillet;
• Wooden spoon; and 
• Large heavy bottom pot

Yes, you read it right. Only three pieces of equipment to use.

Ingredients You’ll Prepare

For the ingredients, prepare the following components. 

• elbow macaroni or pasta of choice. One pound of this will be enough.
• Bacon. Just 3 to 4 slices will do.
• unsalted butter. One stick or ½ cup will suffice. 
• all-purpose flour. Prepare only a cup of this.
• garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. You will prepare just a teaspoon of each type of seasoning. 
• heavy cream. You will need only a cup of this.
• milk. Just ⅓ cup will be enough.
• Cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, and Mozzarella cheese. Prepare a cup of each type of cheese. Make sure they are shredded. 
• sour cream. Prepare only half a cup of this. 

How to Make the Stovetop Bacon Mac and Cheese

In making the stovetop bacon mac and cheese, begin by preparing the pasta water. Generously salt the water and bring it to a roaring boil. Cook pasta until al dente for about 10 to 15 minutes. 

While the pasta is cooking, fry bacon in a skillet and pour off the grease but do not wash the pan. Return to heat and melt butter in the skillet, add flour, and stir. We want to cook down the flour in order to create a roux for our béchamel or cheese sauce. This time, whisk in the cream and milk when it starts to bubble add in the cheeses and seasonings. 

Finally, cook the cheese sauce until thick and add pre-cooked noodles to the mixture. Reduce heat, add in chopped crispy bacon and slowly incorporate the noodles and cheese sauce. Once done, you can serve it now while it is hot. Well done!

Notes to Remember

Firstly, the cheeses listed are simply suggestions, use whatever your family’s favorite cheese is just don’t change the amounts of the cheeses.

Secondly, if you heavily salt your water for boiling the macaroni you will not need to use a lot of salt when seasoning the cheese sauce.

Chef’s Tip

This recipe can be adjusted to what you have on hand. If you don’t have milk or heavy cream, using half and half will work just as well. Moreover, the liquid amounts need to stay the same, the cheese amounts will need to stay the same. Now, if the sauce is too thick, using reserved pasta water will help loosen up the sauce and add flavor.