This delicious and easy stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipe is topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and chopped crispy bacon. Ready in under 30 minutes!
How to make stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Cook the macaroni. In a pot of boiling water, add salt and macaroni and cook until tender but still firm. Drain the water and drizzle with olive oil.
Prepare the toppings. Melt butter until browned, add panko breadcrumbs and toast for a minute. Cook the bacon until crispy and finely chop.
Make the cheese sauce. Melt butter, add onion and garlic. Saute until soft and caramelized. Add flour and milk. Stir and bring to a low simmer. Add the four-cheese, oregano and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil or until the cheeses melt. Remove from heat.
Add the Toppings. Serve the macaroni and cheese on a plate or bowl. Add the crunchy, nutty, toasted panko breadcrumbs, finely chopped crispy bacon, and finely chopped parsley.
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Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Easy creamy stovetop mac and cheese recipe. Topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and chopped crispy bacon. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Equipment
- frying pan
Ingredients
- 250 g macaroni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic minced or garlic powder
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated pasteurized processed cheese
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese grated
- ½ tsp oregano or Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter melted/browned
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup Bacon cooked crispy and finely chopped
- 1 tsp parsley dried or fresh (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni. In a pot of boiling water, add salt and macaroni and cook until tender but still firm. Drain the water and drizzle with olive oil.
- Prepare the toppings. Melt butter until browned, add panko breadcrumbs and toast for a minute. Cook the bacon until crispy and finely chop.
- Make the cheese sauce. Melt butter, add onion and garlic. Saute until soft and caramelized. Add flour and milk. Stir and bring to a low simmer. Add the four-cheese, oregano and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil or until the cheeses melt. Remove from heat.
- Add the Toppings. Serve the macaroni and cheese on a plate or bowl. Add the crunchy, nutty, toasted panko breadcrumbs, finely chopped crispy bacon, and finely chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 702mg31%
Potassium 268mg8%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 707IU14%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 359mg36%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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