Best One Pot Bacon Mac Cheese Recipes

ONE-POT MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine milk, water and macaroni; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until macaroni is tender and almost all the cooking liquid has been absorbed, 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.
• Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Cheddar. Melt remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

BACON MAC 'N' CHEESE POT PIE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot or skillet, add 2 cups (470ml) of milk, pasta, salt, and pepper. Bring it to boil, stirring constantly so the milk and pasta do not burn.
• When the liquid is evaporated halfway, add the rest of the milk. Stir until pasta is al dente. Add shredded cheeses and mix until melted.
• Take off the heat to prevent mac 'n' cheese from over cooking.
• In a oven-safe ceramic bowl, coat the inside with butter (or oil). Place sliced cheese until the bowl is fully covered.
• Add bacon (or any desired fixins'), and add the pasta to the top.
• Roll or spread out pizza dough to fit the bowl and place over the top.
• In a small bowl, melt butter. Add in garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning, then brush on top of dough.
• Bake in a 350°F (180°C) over for 25 minutes.
• Carefully place a plate over the dough and flip the bowl. Use a butter knife or fork to separate from the bowl.
• Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.
• Enjoy!

ONE-POT BACON MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Add bacon to a 5 1/2 quart Dutch oven over medium-heat and cook, stirring, until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add pasta to pot with the rendered bacon fat. Add 4 cups water and one teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is just tender and a small amount of water still remains, about 7 minutes.
• Add mozzarella, cheddar, fontina, cream cheese, milk, butter, mustard powder, and cayenne. Reduce heat to low, stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with reserved bacon, chives, and additional cayenne, if desired.

BACON MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large pan over medium high heat. Cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.
• Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan; discard the rest of the fat.
• Add the flour, then whisk until combined, about 30 seconds.
• Pour in the water and whisk until smooth and just thickened.
• Add the milk and whisk until combined.
• Stir in the pasta, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is done.
• Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheddar cheese. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth. If you need to thin the sauce, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
• Stir in half of the bacon.
• Sprinkle the remaining bacon over the top, along with the parsley. Serve immediately.

EASY ONE-POT MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot on medium-high heat, gently heat the milk to a simmer.
• Add in the elbow macaroni. Cook until the pasta is tender.
• Once the noodles are cooked, turn off the heat. Add in the butter, cheddar, salt, and pepper. Fold these ingredients with the pasta until the cheese and butter melt into the milk to create a thick sauce.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve!
• Enjoy!