- Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles until tender, drain, then toss with a little butter to prevent them from sticking together.
- You can cook both ahead of time if needed.
- Cook the extras: Cook & chop the bacon, then sauté the spinach with a little garlic.
- I started with that recipe, changed its tune a bit, and this cheesy masterpiece was born.
EASY BACON MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE SUGAR MAC
Have you ever made macaroni and cheese from scratch before? I shared a recipe for baked mac and cheese in 2017, then realized that it’s OK to go heavier on the creamy factor. If you need a fancied-up, yet totally approachable dinner… make this macaroni and cheese. A small handful of sautéed garlic spinach.
Every single one asked me for the recipe. After falling in love the first time, I made this recipe again when our friends came over for dinner. It’s the kind of dressed up macaroni and cheese recipe that satisfies AND impresses everyone at the table. I call this company-worthy macaroni and cheese. And this is coming from someone who doesn’t even really like pasta.īut somehow bacon and cheese sauce fixes everything. On a cold night where nothing sounded appealing except for cheesy covered noodles, I made the best homemade macaroni and cheese. I can’t believe I’m starting this post talking about THE WEATHER, but the frigid temperatures definitely inspired this dinner. It’s extra cheesy with a little bacon and garlicky spinach for flavor. There are many ways to make homemade mac and cheese and this is my favorite.
If you’re searching for a creamy macaroni and cheese recipe that satisfies and impresses, look no further.