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If you can make boxed macaroni and cheese, you can make this one-pan, scratch-made mac and cheese! The bacon, chives, and crispy bread crumb topping add some great extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup margarine
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup real bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon snipped chives
Directions
Step 1
Combine macaroni, milk, water, garlic salt, and salt in a Dutch oven on a stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently so noodles don't stick to the pan, until noodles are soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
Remove pot from heat and stir in margarine and pepper until melted. Stir in Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
Step 3
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Step 4
Top pasta with bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and bacon bits.
Step 5
Place Dutch oven under the broiler until topping is lightly browned and crispy, 1 to 3 minutes. Top with chives and serve immediately.
Cook’s Note:
You can use butter in place of margarine, if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 585 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat26g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat12g | 59% |
| Cholesterol54mg | 18% |
| Sodium1116mg | 49% |
| Total Carbohydrate64g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars7g | |
| Protein27g | |
| Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
| Calcium464mg | 36% |
| Iron3mg | 14% |
| Potassium345mg | 7% |
*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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