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Macaroni with Farmhouse Cheddar and Bacon
11 ingredients
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Here’s a seriously grown-up version of a kid’s classic. Thanks to their different ages, the two cheddars give this hearty baked pasta a richness that’s balanced by the addition of salty, smoky bacon. A scattering of toasted coarse bread crumbs provides a crunchy, crusty top layer.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
876
Calories
32g
Protein
34g
Fat
110g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbs. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 4 slices baguette or other firm bread, crusts removed, bread torn into crumbs
- 4 thick-cut bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups milk, warmed
- 1/2 lb. farmstead cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 lb. white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
- 1/2 lb. elbow macaroni
Directions
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