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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Panko and Bacon

Yummiest ever Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Panko and Bacon - all the trappings of mac and cheese with added crisp crumb topping and bacon.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Main Dish
Cuisine : American
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings : 6
Calories : 539kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz macaroni (225g)
  • ¼ cup (30g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack) (8oz/225g)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (50g)
  • 2½ cups low fat milk (600ml)
  • 3 tbsp (45g) butter
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to packaging instructions. Drain and place in a large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter into hot pasta. Set aside.
  • Grease an 8”x8” deep casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a medium sized pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in all-purpose flour and dry mustard and cook for about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk. When it comes to a boil, season with salt and pepper. Add cheese blend and stir till melted. Pour onto pasta and mix well. Dish into prepared casserole dish.
  • Top with parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
  • In the meantime, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel and crumble into bacon bits.
  • Remove casserole from oven. Sprinkle bacon bits and panko onto pasta. Return to oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal
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