Bacon Mac & Cheese

Prep Steps

• 8 oz white cheddar cheese {do:shred}

Cook the Bacon

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook until crispy...

• 6 slices bacon

Transfer to a paper towel, then crumble once cool.

Cook the Pasta

Cook according to the package directions, then drain...

• 1 lb medium shell pasta

Make the Cheese Sauce

In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook together into a roux...

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Note: If you leave some bacon grease in the pan, the sauce will already be salty, so go easy on the salt.

When the roux turns light brown, whisk in...

• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

When the sauce starts to thicken, remove from the heat and stir in until melted...

• 8 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 slices American cheese

Season to taste with salt.

Combine & Serve

Stir the pasta into the cheese sauce and top with the crumbled bacon.