karen's mac and cheese with bacon

Name: Karen's Mac and Cheese With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounce(s) Colby Jack cheese; 4 ounce(s) sharp cheddar; 8 ounce(s) mozzarella cheese; 1/2 pound(s) Velveeta cheese; 4 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine; 5 slice(s) bacon, cooked until crisp; - salt and pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk, 2%; 1 pound(s) box of pasta, cooked; 1/2 cup(s) bread crumbs

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karen wilsey

sharon springs, NY

Updated on Oct 28, 2025

I had some leftover bacon that my husband cooked up for breakfast. I was going to make mac cheese and decided to add the bacon to it.

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A bowl of Karen's Mac and Cheese With Bacon.

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We're not sure there are many flavors that pair better than bacon and cheese. The more cheese (and bacon) the better and this macaroni and cheese recipe is packed with both! We love the variety of cheeses... makes for creamy mac and cheese. The bacon adds a bit of a salty, smoky flavor that complements the cheesy goodness.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

4 ounces Colby Jack cheese
4 ounces sharp cheddar
8 ounces mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound Velveeta cheese
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
5 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
- salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups milk, 2%
1 pound box of pasta, cooked
1/2 cup bread crumbs

How To Make karen's mac and cheese with bacon

Step 1

Cut Velveeta cheese into small cubes. Combine remaining cheese in a bowl.

Step 2

Put the cheese, butter, milk, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until cheese is melted.
Step 3

Add pasta and bacon to cheese mixture.
Step 4

Pour into a large casserole dish that has been prepared with vegetable spray. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over pasta.
Step 5

Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Step 6

Let stand for about 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 639kcal, carbohydrates: 39g, cholesterol: 97mg, fat: 38g, fiber: 2g, protein: 35g, saturated fat: 19g, sodium: 1558mg, sugar: 8g, unsaturated fat: 19g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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