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Tomato Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Tomato Bacon Macaroni and Cheese an incredible dish that will transform the way you see mac & cheese. From the salty crisp bacon, to the refreshing tomatoes and melted cheese in every bite, this bacon mac and cheese is simply heavenly.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tomato Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 482kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz macaroni noodles cooked according to package directions
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onions (or 1 tsp onion powder)
  • 1 dash granulated garlic
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups milk {or use one 12-oz can evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water}
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 7-8 slices bacon cooked crisp & crumbled
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Next, add in the onions and cook for about 10 minutes until softened and slightly browned.
  • Measure out the milk and have it ready. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and whisk quickly to combine. Add in milk slowly, whisking continuously and continuing to add more as the flour is absorbed.
  • The sauce will thicken up fast, so keep adding milk and whisking until all of the milk has been added.
  • After that, add in the cheese, 1 cup at a time, mixing until melted between each addition. Once the cheese is fully melted, remove the pot from the stove.
  • When the noodles are finished cooking, drain them, and add them to the cheese sauce, along with the tomato and most of the bacon crumbles. Stir to combine. Top with additional bacon and enjoy!
  • Bake option: If you are choosing to continue with the baking process, transfer the mac and cheese to a greased baking dish. For extra deliciousness, top with ½ cup of French's French-Fried Onions. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Tomato Bacon Macaroni and Cheese is such a great dish that your whole family will love! From the salty crisp bacon to the melted cheese in every bite, this bacon macaroni and cheese recipe will disappear from your table quickly! 

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 1mg