Love At First Bite: Better Bacon Mac & Cheese

Are you ready to take your Valentine’s Day dinner to the next level? We have the recipe to make your taste buds sing and your sweetheart swoon. Picture this: a cozy evening, a heart-shaped cast iron skillet, and the irresistible aroma of bacon-infused mac and cheese wafting through the air. Sound like a dream? Well, get ready to make it a reality!

We’re about to show you how to turn a simple box of Annie’s Mac & Cheese into a flavorful delight that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. With a handful of ingredients and a pinch of love, you’ll be serving up a comforting and oh-so-indulgent dish.

So, grab your apron, and let’s get cooking! We’ll walk you through this mouthwatering recipe, from boiling the noodles and latticing the bacon to baking your mac and cheese to golden perfection. Get ready to impress your loved ones with a dish that’s delicious and easy to make. Let’s dive in and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember!

Love at First Bite: Better Bacon Mac & Cheese

I take a box of mac & cheese and turn it into a drool-worthy creation.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 box Annie's Mac & Cheese
• 1 Egg beaten
• 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 tsp Ground Mustard
• 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 6 slices bacon thin

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Melt butter in a skillet in the oven.
3. Add macaroni shells to boiling water. Boil 5 minutes. Drain
4. Cook bacon 3-4 minutes each side. It will not be done.
5. Add macaroni shells to mixing bowl. Add in cheese packet that came in mac & cheese box. Mix well.
6. Add egg, whipping cream, and cheese. Mix well.
7. Add ground mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.
8. Remove skillet from oven. Pour mac & cheese in skillet.
9. Add bacon to the top. I weave mine like a lattice.
10. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Place back in oven and turn oven on broil. Broil until cheese is melted and bacon is browned around the edges. My oven took about 3 – 4 minutes.
12. Remove and enjoy!