Macaroni Cheese

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 10 oz elbow macaroni
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
  • 1 1/2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1/3 cup stale breadcrumbs

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to package directions. Drain and return to the pan.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
  3. 3
    Melt 3 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat, Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Gradually stir in the milk. Continue stirring until the sauce boils and thickens. Cool for 2 mins, then stir in the cheeses and mustard.
  4. 4
    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the bacon and sauce to the pasta; mix well. Transfer to an oiled 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; dot with remaining 2 tbsp butter.
  5. 5
    Bake for 30 mins, or until bubbling and browned on top.

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