Bacon Cheddar Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Bacon Cheddar Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth; 3 cups whole milk, divided; 16 ounces elbow macaroni; 4 ounces cream cheese; 24 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded; 8 ounces gouda, shredded; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; Dash ground cayenne, to taste; 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled; 36 Ritz crackers; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

This bacon cheddar baked mac and cheese is the kind of recipe you pull out for a special occasion -- Thanksgiving, Christmas, parties, and super crappy days when you need the most comforting of comfort foods. It's loaded with bacon, cheddar, gouda, and a buttery crisp topping.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:01:55 GMT