1 Bacon Mac And Cheese
Tired of making the same baked mac and cheese every week? Bringing bacon into the equation adds a kick to the old-school dish and amplifies its crunchy and creamy texture with a smokey taste. For this recipe, preparing a standard casserole dish will do (a pound of penne pasta and a pound of shredded cheddar is enough for a large group) but you’ll want to cook the bacon the right way. To start, toss a pound (454g) of chopped bacon and water in a thick-bottom stockpot and cook it over a medium-high heat until the water releases the bacon’s fat and evaporates. Once your pasta and primary ingredients are assembled in a baking dish, add the bacon and cover it a cheese mixture/sauce of your choosing and let it brown in the oven for 30 minutes. Basic macaroni and shredded cheese recipes don’t take too long to cook, but if you add in any green vegetables or a second addition of meat (chicken or lobster can add a twist!), bake the dish for an extra 5-10 minutes.
