Blue Cheese Bacon Mac & Cheese

I don’t mind a good Velveeta Mac & Cheese in a pinch. But nothing compares to a homemade gourmet Mac & Cheese. This favorite has Blue Cheese and Bacon!

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.

No matter what the recipe, any baker can do wonders in the kitchen with some good ingredients and an upbeat attitude!

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!

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Blue Cheese Bacon Mac & Cheese

I don’t mind a good Velveeta Mac & Cheese in a pinch. But nothing compares to a homemade gourmet Mac & Cheese. This favorite has Blue Cheese and Bacon!

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blue cheese, mac & cheese

Servings: 8

Calories: 886kcal

Author: Chef Rodney

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

Calories: 886kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 28.8% | Vitamin C: 0.4% | Calcium: 31.1% | Iron: 7.4%

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