Sweet and Salty Mac and Cheese

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 8/27/2020

Honey gives this decadent bacon mac and cheese a shot of contrasting sweetness.

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (8)

  • 5 tablespoon butter
  • 6 tablespoon flour
  • 3 cup 2% reduced fat milk
  • 2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, cut into small pieces
  • 1 pound large pasta shells
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3/4 pound plus ¼ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and milk. Reduce heat to low, and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add Parmesan and cream cheese. Stir until melted.
  3. Cook pasta. Pour cheese mixture over pasta and mix well. Stir in honey and ¾ lb bacon.
  4. Pour into a 2½-qt casserole dish, top with ¼ cup bacon and bake 20 minutes.