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!
Servings: 6
Calories: 480kcal
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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 1mg