Creamy Bacon Mac and Cheese1145 kcal

Creamy Bacon Mac and Cheese

40 min serves 6
38gprotein62gcarbs83gfat

Ingredients

  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 green onions

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Method

Adapted from foodista.com

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain; reserving ⅓ cup of pasta water.
  3. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, combine cream and rosemary in a large saucepan.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat slightly.
  8. Continue to simmer until reduced by half, 15-20 minutes.
  9. Stir cheeses into cream until melted.
  10. Stir in cooked pasta along with ⅓ cup of pasta water.
  11. Cook a few more minutes until everything is heated through.
  12. Stir in bacon just before serving.
  13. Garnish with chopped green onions.

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Recipe and photo by Live Better AI. Adapted from foodista.com.