Bubbling, golden, and irresistible, this macaroni cheese is topped with chunks of cheddar, leeks and crispy bacon.
I found that recipe on a leaflet from Maille (one of the only Dijon mustard brands from the city of Dijon).
Ingredients
- ½ (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, or to taste
- 4 slices back bacon (Optional)
- 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 pint milk
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (such as Maille Dijon Originale®)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 leek, trimmed and cut into thin rings
Directions
Step 1
Grate 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese; cut the rest into small cubes.
Step 2
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Step 5
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in milk gradually; cook until sauce thickens, about 6 minutes. Add grated Cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Stir cubed Cheddar cheese and leek rings into the sauce.
Step 6
Pour sauce into the pot of macaroni; stir well. Pour into a baking pan.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle bacon on top.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 455 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat10g | 49% |
Cholesterol55mg | 18% |
Sodium582mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate53g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein22g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 15% |
Calcium364mg | 28% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium426mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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