Comfort Food Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

Ingredients

• 150 g Elbow macaroni
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 250 ml Milk
• 100 g Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 50 g Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Cook macaroni until al dente, drain.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Gradually add milk, whisk until thickened; remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.

4. 4

   Combine macaroni, cheese sauce, and half the bacon; transfer to a baking dish.

5. 5

   Top with breadcrumbs, remaining bacon, and bake 20 minutes until golden.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper before serving.