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White Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
White Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
  • 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup real bacon bits
  • 1 tablespoon snipped chives
Instructions
1
Combine macaroni, milk, water, garlic salt, and salt in a large cooking vessel over medium-high heat; bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
2
Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring frequently until the macaroni becomes tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, taking around 7 to 10 minutes.
3
Turn off the heat and stir in margarine and black pepper until it's fully incorporated and melted.
4
Next, add Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese until they're fully melted.
5
Sprinkle bread crumbs, the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and bacon bits on top of the macaroni.
6
Position an oven rack about 6 inches away from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to a high temperature.
7
Place the dish under the broiler until the topping is lightly browned and crispy, taking around 1 to 3 minutes.
8
Finally, sprinkle some chives on top of the macaroni and serve it immediately.