I don’t mind a good Velveeta Mac & Cheese in a pinch. But nothing compares to a Blue Cheese Bacon Mac & Cheese
I love gourmet Mac & Cheese dishes. There are so many ways to modify your basic Mac & Cheese. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind a good Velveeta Mac & Cheese in a pinch. But nothing compares to a homemade gourmet Mac & Cheese. And this Blue Cheese Bacon Mac & Cheese does not disappoint.
For this Mac & Cheese, I decided to use Blue Cheese as the main ingredient. I realize not everyone cares for the taste (or smell!) of Blue Cheese but this Mac & Cheese tastes awesome! Plus it has bacon and we all know everything tastes better with Bacon!
How to Make Blue Cheese Bacon Mac & Cheese
1- Preheat oven to 350°F.
2- Grease a 9 x 13 dish and set aside.
3- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook al dente according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
4- In another pot, bring milk and cream to a boil then reduce to low heat.
5- In a large saucepan over medium heat, metal butter, whisk in the flour for 5 minutes. Add milk mixture and mix well.
6- Remove the pan from heat and stir in 3/4 of the Blue Cheese and mix well until the cheese has melted.
7- Add bacon and penne pasta to cheese mixture and toss.
8- Pour pasta mixture into greased baking dish and top with remaining Blue Cheese and crushed crackers.
9- Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
10- Top with pepper and serve.
Blue Cheese Bacon Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 oz Penne Pasta
- 2 Cups Milk
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 6 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 10 oz Blue Cheese
- 1 lb Bacon, Cooked and Crumbled
- Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
- 1/2 Sleeve Soda Crackers
how to make this recipe
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9 x 13 dish and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook al dente according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
- In another pot, bring milk and cream to a boil then reduce to low heat.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, metal butter, whisk in flour for 5 minutes. Add milk mixture and mix well.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in 3/4 of the Blue Cheese and mix well until cheese has melted.
- Add bacon and penne pasta to cheese mixture and toss.
- Pour pasta mixture into greased baking dish and top with remaining Blue Cheese and crushed crackers.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
- Top with pepper and serve.
Nutrition
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