Bacon & Caramelized Onion Mac ‘n Cheese….
You want to get this in your belly! No joke!
Who can resist a yummy, cheesy, creamy, comforting homemade macaroni and cheese?
But add bacon….. and some sweet, buttery caramelized onions…. and oh dear lord!
Mix up you favorite cheeses. I used extra sharp cheddar, Parmigiano Reggiano, and fresh Mozarella. Tangy…. Salty and Nutty…. and Dreamy Creamy…. all in one dish!
I made this dish (adapted from Ree Drummond’s Fancy Macaroni) kind of on a whim at the last minute to serve with our Prime Rib Christmas Eve family dinner. I was going to roast some potatoes, but then decided to kick it up a notch! And boy am I glad I did. What a delicious hit this was!
Make this for your next special occasion. It’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
You can thank me later when everyone is ooooing and ahhhing and singing your praises.
Bacon & Caramelized Onion Mac 'n Cheese
- 1 lb. Rotini or Macaroni or your favorite pasta shape
- 8 Tbsp Butter (1 stick)
- 2 Large Sweet Onions, cut in half & sliced thin
- 10-12 slices Bacon
- 1 Tbsp Bacon Grease (reserved)
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Half and Half
- 2 Egg Yolks, beaten
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Grated Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
- 6 oz Fresh Mozarella Cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook macaroni for 2 mins. less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Fry bacon until slightly crispy. Drain on a paper towel. Reserve 1 Tbsp. grease.
Melt 4 Tbsp. butter in a skillet. Saute onions for 10-12 mins. or until golden brown. Set aside.
Melt remaining 4 Tbsp. butter and 1 Tbsp. bacon grease in a large pot. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 1 min. Pour in milk and half & half, then cook for 3-5 mins.or until thick. Reduce heat to low. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Beat egg yolks and drizzle 1/4 cup hot mixture into the yolks, stirring constantly. Stir to combine. Pour egg mixture into sauce and cook for another min.
Add all cheeses and stir until melted. Add onions and bacon and stir. Taste for seasonings. Add more salt if needed. Add cooked macaroni, and stir to coat.
Pour into a baking dish and bake for 20 mins.
This decadent dish tastes great with with red meat and/or a green salad!
Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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YUM! I love Mac and cheese! This dish looks fantastic!
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Oh yum! Pretty sure I could eat a lot of this! And speaking of bacon, I’ve got bacon ranch chicken in the slow cooker. 🙂
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Oh Yay! ENJOY!
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Yumm
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Oh my gosh, Jodi! YUM! Parmigiano Reggiano is our favorite cheese, too!
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Isn’t it the best!!!??!!
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Woah….I need to make this for my husband!
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He will lovvvveee!! 😉
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my husband is a major Kraft M&C fan. I am not. He also doesn’t like onions, but I”m thinking I may try this with some minced onion. (I LOVE onions and homemade Mac)
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My dad won’t eat onions either. I think onions make almost everything better. Especially when caramelized!😝. I’m sure you could make without though.
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And the angels did sing from above when you made this dish!
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Lol! 😉
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Oh, YUM!! Sounds and looks delish, Jodi!! 😃 I bet this was a hit!! 👍💚❤
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I love Mac ‘n Cheese, definitely gonna try this one too 😋 Thanks for sharing Jo!
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Enjoy!!!!!
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Yum! I’m gonna have to try this, it looks delicious and sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing this.
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Hope you enjoy!!!
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Yummy, yes – I can do – thanks Jodi! 🙂
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Yummmm definitely gonna try this ….What a combination….
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Enjoy!
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Looks delicious!
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SWOON! No calories right?
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you betcha!
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Oh, Jodi. YUM.
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I will definitely be trying this the next time I make mac n cheese! (K)
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