Give our take on a classic mac ‘n cheese a go! Laden with crispy bacon, chopped pickled peppers & silky onions – simple never tasted so good!
Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese
Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese
with fried onion & pickled peppers
Hands on Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Overall Time: 25 - 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- Cheddar Cheese
- Fresh Cream
- Full Cream UHT Milk
- Macaroni Pasta
- Onion
- Onions
- Piquanté Peppers
- Streaky Pork Bacon
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 200ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop.
ODE TO Onions
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
ALMOST THERE
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the fried Onion, seasoning, and mix until combined.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 400ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop.
ODE TO Onions
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
ALMOST THERE
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the fried Onion, seasoning, and mix until combined.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 600ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop.
ODE TO Onions
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until soft and golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
ALMOST THERE
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the fried Onion, seasoning, and mix until combined.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 800ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop.
ODE TO Onions
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until soft and golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
ALMOST THERE
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the fried Onion, seasoning, and mix until combined.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese?
The preparation time for Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese with fried onion & pickled peppers is between 15 and 20 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese with fried onion & pickled peppers?
The total time required to make Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese with fried onion & pickled peppers is between 25 and 30 minutes.
How many servings does Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese?
Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Cream, Full Cream UHT Milk, Macaroni Pasta, Onion, Onions, Piquanté Peppers, Streaky Pork Bacon
What is the nutritional information of Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese?
Calories: 925, Carbs: 97 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 51.7 grams, Sugar: 17.4 grams, Salt: 1589 grams
How do I prepare Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese?
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!: Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef! ODE TO ONIONS: Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). BRING HOME THE BACON: Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop. ALMOST THERE: When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the fried onion, seasoning, and mix until combined. MAKE THE MAC: Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 400ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese?
Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Cream, Full Cream UHT Milk, Macaroni Pasta, Onion, Onions, Piquanté Peppers, Streaky Pork Bacon
How many calories does Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese have?
925 calories
How much fat content does Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese have?
grams
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