Bacon and Onion Mac and Cheese

Bacon and Onion Mac and Cheese Recipe

reviews

Nothing is worse than a boring mac and cheese. The simple addition of bacon and onions create a rich flavor that will have kids and adults coming back for more.

Preparation 15

Cook 25

Ready in 40

Servings Servings

CourseLunch

InfluenceGlobal

DifficultySeasoned

MethodSimmer

Ingredients

2 cups macaroni
6 slices bacon diced
1/2 yellow onion finely diced
4 cups full-fat milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour)
18 ounces shredded smoked cheddar cheese

Equipment

pot
10 inch Dutch oven

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente. Drain and put aside.
In a 10-inch Dutch oven over medium heat slowly cook the diced bacon. When the fat starts to render add the finely diced onions.
Tip about a 1/2 cup of milk into a cup. Add the remaining milk to the Dutch oven with the bacon and onions, then heat until almost boiling.
While the milk is heating whisk the cornstarch into the 1/2 cup of milk.
When the milk is almost boiling add the cornstarch slurry and stir until it starts boiling, this will thicken the milk making a white sauce.
Add the grated smoked cheese and stir into the white sauce while it is simmering until all the cheese has melted, creating a bechamel sauce.
Stir through the cooked macaroni and serve immediately.