Easy Mac & Cheese

March 19, 2015

Easiest of all my Mac & cheese recipes - incredibly creamy & ready in less than 30 minutes.

1 pack thick bacon- cooked & chopped (optional)
8 oz elbow macaroni
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt (though I usually just sprinkle in the seasonings to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp minced onions
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1 cup half & half
1-1/4 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

Cook your bacon- cut & set aside. Prepare pasta noodles to package directions- cooking al dente so they hold up in the mixing process. Drain & set aside in large covered pot. Prepare your roux by melting...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
703

Sodium
122mg
5% DV

Fat
34g
53% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
85g
29% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 22g 112%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 12%

Monosaturated Fat 9g 62%

Cholesterol 103mg 34%

Sodium 122mg 5%

Potassium 313mg 8%

Protein 13g 26%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 12%

Sugar 54g 108%

Vitamin A 1162IU 23%

Vitamin B6 0.09999999999999999mg 5%

Vitamin C 2mg 4%

Calcium 292mg 29%

Iron 1mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.