How To Make Macaroni Cheese with Bacon & Pine Nuts
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
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In the same skillet, toast the pine nuts until golden. Remove and set aside.
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In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked macaroni, bacon, and pine nuts to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
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Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 538kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 11g
- Cholesterol : 57mg
- Sodium : 803mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 47g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 25g
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