Creamy, cheesy, crispy, and incredibly delicious!
A mouthwatering American comfort food recipe combining tender macaroni, seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and a rich homemade cheddar cheese sauce.
Servings: 4–6 people
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
🛒 INGREDIENTS
- 400 g macaroni pasta
- 400 g ground beef
- 6 slices of bacon
- 200 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 100 g cream cheese
- 250 ml milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 100 ml tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Green onions for garnish
👨🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook the pasta
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the ground beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chopped onion if desired.
3. Prepare the bacon
Fry the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan, let it cool slightly, and chop into small pieces.
4. Make the creamy cheese sauce
In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir for about one minute. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking. Add the cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Stir until smooth and creamy.
5. Combine everything
Add the cooked macaroni, ground beef, crispy bacon, tomato sauce, mustard, and ketchup to the cheese sauce. Mix everything until well combined.
6. Bake to perfection
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling.
🔥 FINAL TOUCH
Garnish with crispy bacon pieces, extra cheddar, and chopped green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy this delicious American comfort food!
One bite is never enough! 🤤🇺🇸
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