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Mac & Cheese: The Next Level

Elevate your mac and cheese game with this next-level recipe featuring a blend of unique cheeses.

Tasty Team
86% would make again

Under 30 minutes

Mac & Cheese: The Next Level

Inspired by bzfd.it

Under 30 minutes

Ingredients

for 2 servings

  • 1 lb small elbow pasta (455 g)
  • 3 ½ cups whole milk (840 mL)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups shredded american cheese (200 g)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups bacon bits (450 g)
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (55 g)

Preparation

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the pasta and milk. Bring the milk to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender, 8–10 minutes.
  2. Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, American cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully combined. Fold in the bacon.
  3. Divide between serving bowls and top with the Parmesan cheese.
  4. Enjoy!
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Mac & Cheese: The Next Level

Inspired by bzfd.it