MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BACON AND ONIONS

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Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with bacon and caramelized onions.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
½ pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 large onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese using Vermont white cheddar.
  • Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Add onions and thyme; saute until soft and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir bacon and onions into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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