Macaroni and Cheese
This is the best Macaroni and Cheese! It has everything that makes macaroni and cheese so good – sharp cheddar, bacon, onions, and a crunchy topping.
Servings Prep Time
8servings 10minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Servings Prep Time
8servings 10minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Crunchy Panko Topping
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, set aside.
  2. Cut the bacon into small chunks and cook in a large pot, remove the bacon and save the residual fat.
  3. In a separate sauce pan, begin warming the milk.
  4. In the same pot you used for the bacon, cook the diced onion until it becomes translucent. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute.
  5. Add the flour to create a roux. Slowly whisk in the warmed milk and thyme and let simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Remove from heat and slowly add the shredded cheese. Add the pasta and bacon and pour into a 13” by 9” baking dish.
  7. Make the topping by mixing the melted butter, Panko bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture over the macaroni mixture.
  8. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.