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Smoky Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this smoky bacon mac and cheese. With creamy cheese sauce, crispy bacon bits, and a hint of smokiness, this dish is a flavor explosion that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

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90% would make again
Total Time

18 minutes

18 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

8 minutes

8 min

Smoky Bacon Mac and Cheese
Total Time

18 minutes

18 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

8 minutes

8 min

Ingredients

for 3 servings

  • 1 box Kraft® Macaroni and Cheese Blue Box Original
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup milk (60 mL)
  • 6 strips Oscar Mayer® Bacon, cooked
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce, (from canned chipotles in adobo)
  • ½ cup Kraft® Shredded Cheddar Cheese (50 g)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 961
  • Fat 64g
  • Carbs 44g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 7g
  • Protein 46g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

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Preparation

  1. Bring 6 cups (1.5 liter) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the macaroni and cook for 7–8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain the macaroni in a colander (do not rinse), then return to the pot over low heat. Add the butter, milk, and cheese sauce mix and stir well until creamy. Remove the pot from the heat.
  3. Chop 4 slices of Oscar Mayer® Bacon and stir into the mac and cheese, along with the chipotle sauce and Kraft® Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Mix until well combined and the cheese is melted.
  4. Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving bowl, then sprinkle the smoked paprika and crumble the remaining 2 strips of bacon on top. Serve warm.
  5. Enjoy!

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