Loaded Mac 'n Cheese
Delicious, creamy loaded mac 'n cheese. Made with cream cheese and mild cheddar, and topped with green onions and bacon.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 283kcal
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce package elbow macaroni, prepared according to package
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, cubed
- 1 8 ounce package of mild cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon chives
- Tops of 2-3 green onions sliced
- 6 slices bacon cooked until crispy and broken into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 3 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and bring to a boil, cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat. Whisk in sour cream and two cheeses, whisking until smooth. Add chives, salt and pepper. Add macaroni, stir to combine.
- Pour into prepared casserole dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and top with bacon and green onion.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 494mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g