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Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 pound bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 1/2 cups, about 6 ounces, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation:

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water as package directs. Drain the cooking liquid into a 2 cup measure. If necessary, add more water to make 2 cups. Fry bacon; remove to paper towels to drain. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat; add 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour. Slowly stir in evaporated milk and 2 cups water. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to the boiling point; season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and onion. Add cheese and continue to heat over low heat until cheese is melted. Add cooked macaroni; mix well. Serve with crumbled bacon on top.
Macaroni and cheese recipe serves 4.

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Nice twist to mac n cheeseJune 08, 2008By irenethebean
"I brought this to my church's potluck today. It looked good enough for there to hardly be any left. At first I was afraid that the sauce was going to be too runny, but it set up perfectly though. 4 stars"

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