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Easy Bacon Mac and Cheese

Easy Bacon Mac and Cheese

Shared by: Janet Roelands (Ontario Pork Producer)

This crowd-pleasing, simple bacon mac and cheese from the Roelands farm family serves up favourite flavours and is perfect for camp-outs and busy nights.

Prepping Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

# of Servings:

Serves 6-8

Prepping Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

# of Servings:

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb (1 kg) Ontario-raised bacon
  • 1 pkg (450 g) elbow macaroni
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fresh ground pepper
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Ketchup, salsa or chili sauce (optional)

Cooking instructions:

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the fat and cook onion about 5 minutes over medium heat until softened.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water cook macaroni for about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and return to pot. Break up the bacon and stir into macaroni with cooked onion, 2 cups (500 mL) of the cheese and pepper.

  3. Spoon out into shallow bowls and sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese. Drizzle with ketchup, salsa or chili sauce to serve, if using.

Ontario Pork producers Daniel and Janet are in the midst of taking over the farm where Daniel was born and raised. They have plenty to do, but with six children, they have plenty of help!

Nutritional Information

The following nutritionals are based on one (1) serving:

Calories: 570

Protein: 31g

Sugar: 2g

Fat: 30g

Saturated Fat: 13g

Cholesterol: 80mg

Sodium: 1100mg

Calcium: 300mg

Carbohydrates: 43g

Fibre: 2g

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Easy Bacon Mac and Cheese

This crowd-pleasing, simple bacon mac and cheese from the Roelands family serves up favourite flavours and is perfect for camp-outs and busy nights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: Bacon Macaroni, Easy Bacon Mac and Cheese, Easy Mac and Cheese, Easy Recipes, Mac N Cheese, Mac N Cheese Recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 570kcal
Author: Ontario Pork, Janet Roelands

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Ontario-raised bacon
  • 1 package elbow macaroni
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Ketchup, salsa or chili sauce (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but 2 tbsp (30 mL)of the fat and cook onion about 5 minutes over medium heat until softened.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water cook macaroni for about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and return to pot. Break up the bacon and stir into macaroni with cooked onion, 2 cups (500 mL) of the cheese and pepper.
  • Spoon out into shallow bowls and sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese. Drizzle with ketchup, salsa or chili sauce to serve, if using.

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