Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon and Onions

Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon and Onions Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It’s a kids’ favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with bacon and caramelized onions.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
½ pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 large onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

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SERVING : 12

YIELD : 12 servings

Step 1

Follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese using Vermont white cheddar.

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Step 2

Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Add onions and thyme; saute until soft and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir bacon and onions into macaroni. Serve hot.

Per Serving: 42 calories; protein 2.1g; carbohydrates 2.4g; fat 2.7g; cholesterol 6.7mg; sodium 130.5mg.