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Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese

Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese

Creamy mac and cheese made with sharp Gouda, crispy bacon, and a buttery breadcrumb topping.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Elbow macaroni
  • 6 slices bacon Crispy cooked and chopped
  • 3 cups Gouda cheese Shredded
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Divided
  • 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs For topping
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 0.25 cups butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in milk and cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Gouda cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Combine cooked macaroni and bacon into cheese sauce, mix well.
  • Pour mixture into a greased baking dish. Melt remaining butter and toss with panko breadcrumbs; sprinkle evenly on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.