Pickle Bacon Mac and Cheese
A comforting bowl of mac and cheese with a zesty twist of pickles and crispy bacon, perfect for any rainy day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni
- 6 oz bacon, chopped
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7–8 minutes.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6–8 minutes.
- Make the cheese sauce by adding butter to the skillet, then stirring in flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk until thickened, then add cheese.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, bacon, and pickles.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes for a crispy top, if desired.
Notes
For a crunchier topping, save some bacon and pickles for garnish. This dish can be made ahead and reheated as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, bacon, pickles, easy recipe