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Havarti Dill and Bacon Mac N' Cheese

A creamy mac n' cheese with tangy dill and crispy bacon. It's a bright and cheesy mac n' cheese that even a toddler will love.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, dill, Food, havarti, mac n' cheese, Macaroni and cheese, Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 6 slices bacon diced
  • 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups shredded dill Havarti cheese
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, whisk in flour. Cook one minute.
  • Stir in milk. Whisk until smooth. Stir in cheese. Continue stirring until cheese has melted.
  • Take one tablespoon of the warm milk mixture and whisk it into the egg to temper it, add to cheese sauce.
  • Fold in macaroni and bacon. Mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to set for 5 minutes. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!