Pregnancy Friendly Macaroni and Cheese Bake with Bacon

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

Pregnancy Friendly Macaroni and Cheese Bake with Bacon

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the pasta

1 lb elbow macaroni
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1 tbsp kosher salt

For the bacon

8 oz thick-cut bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces

For the sauce

4 tbsp unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp dry mustard
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup gruyère cheese, shredded

For the topping

1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tbsp kosher salt, and cook the elbow macaroni until just shy of al dente — about 1 minute less than the package directions, with a firm bite at the center. Drain in a colander and set aside.
2
Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the pieces are crisp and deep golden, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the skillet. Discard the bacon fat or reserve for another use.

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