Spicy Bacon Mac And Cheese

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This Spicy Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe is the perfect comfort food with a twist. It combines the creamy goodness of mac and cheese with the smoky and spicy flavors of crispy bacon. The result is a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this delicious and indulgent meal in no time. Get ready to enjoy a cheesy, bacon-filled delight that will surely become a new favorite.

Keywords: Spicy, Bacon, Mac and Cheese, Comfort food, Indulgent

spicy bacon mac and cheese recipe details

Spicy bacon mac and cheese recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
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A manlier mac and cheese, with heat from horseradish and glorious bacon. Leave the boxed kind with the powdery sauce for the kiddies.
Ready in: 50 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 8 slices bacon
• 1 pound farfalle pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• Ground nutmeg, to taste
• 2 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 scallions, finely chopped

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. Cook the bacon until crisp. Set on paper towels to drain. When it’s cool enough to touch, crumble it.
2. Cook farfalle almost to al dente according to package directions, then drain and reserve.
3. Preheat oven to broil and coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
4. While pasta is cooking, make the cheese sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly add the milk, then salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes to thicken. Remove from heat.
5. Add cheese to sauce and stir to melt. Stir in the horseradish and cooked bacon.
6. In a mixing bowl, toss sauce with pasta. Transfer to prepared baking dish, sprinkle with parsley, 1/2 cup cheese, and scallions, and place under broiler. Broil until the pasta is golden brown, about 4 minutes.