Best Canadian Bacon Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

O CANADA! STOVE TOP MAC-N-CHEESE

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It's a heck of a lot quicker and easier to do mac and cheese on the stovetop. I add Canadian bacon to mine, because, well, I love bacon in all its forms.

Provided by Cluich

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
8 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
1 1/4 cups low-fat milk
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
paprika, to taste

Steps:

Cook the macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water.
Meanwhile, saute the Canadian bacon in a large, non-stick saucepan for about 5 minutes.
Whisk the milk and flour together in a bowl, then add to the saucepan, bringing it all to a boil, while stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in cheese, onion powder and garlic powder.
Cook until cheese melts.
When pasta is done, drain it and stir in the cheese mixture.
Add paprika to taste (and for a little extra colour) and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.1, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 71.5, Sodium 1119.3, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 32.4

BROCCOLI AND BACON MAC AND CHEESE

Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Kosher salt
8 ounces cavatappi or other corkscrew pasta
4 cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 slices Canadian bacon (about 4 ounces), chopped
4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 cup 2% milk
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the Canadian bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; reserve the drippings in the pan.
Add the scallion whites, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the saucepan. Cook until slightly softened, 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and mustard; cook, whisking, until the flour is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and reserved pasta water. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheeses; cook, whisking, until creamy, about 2 more minutes.
Stir the pasta, broccoli and Canadian bacon into the cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 60 milligrams, Sodium 821 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams