Four Cheese Macaroni with Bacon

Name: Four Cheese Macaroni with Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g spiral pasta'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '60g unsalted butter'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '60g plain flour'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '480ml milk'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g grated mature Cheddar'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g grated Gouda'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g grated mozzarella'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '50g grated Parmesan'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '6 rashers bacon, roughly chopped'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley'}

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Indulge in this creamy Four Cheese Macaroni with Bacon, featuring a rich blend of cheeses and crispy bacon. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a crowd-pleasing side dish!

843 kcal /serving 35 mins Serves 4 Easy American

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g spiral pasta'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '60g unsalted butter'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '60g plain flour'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '480ml milk'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g grated mature Cheddar'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g grated Gouda'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g grated mozzarella'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '50g grated Parmesan'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '6 rashers bacon, roughly chopped'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley'}

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F (200°C)).
Lightly grill the bacon and chop it roughly.
Grate all the cheeses and chop the parsley.

Cooking

Boil the pasta in salted water for 1 minute less than the package instructions, then drain.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until smooth and thickened.
Stir in the salt, pepper, and all cheeses except for a tablespoon of each, then remove from heat.
Combine the pasta with the cheese sauce.

Plating & Serving

Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle with reserved cheeses and bacon.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Feel free to use your preferred pasta shape if spiral pasta is unavailable.

Suggested Sides

green salad garlic bread

Nutrition per Serving

843 Calories

35.7g Protein 30% DV

56.9g Carbs 19% DV

51.9g Fat 66% DV

2.1g Fiber 6% DV

8.3g Sugars

901mg Sodium 60% DV

137mg Cholesterol 39% DV

Health Labels

Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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