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!
Ingredients
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Method
- 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.
