Creamy Cheese Mac & Bacon

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Every family has their favorite Macaroni & Cheese recipe. Some with meat, some without ... we love our meat, and a main meal, without meat, just would not work for us.

I've made this recipe for years and made no changes, ever ! Normally, I like to experiment, but according to the familia it's non-negotiable on this recipe .. 

It is a very rich meal and we have this on it's own or maybe with a light salad. This is also Dimitri's favorite and whenever he's asked to decide about dinner .. well, I just told you it's his favorite, so you know what his answer will be.

Here we go;

Creamy Cheese Mac & Bacon

3/4 bag (of 500g) Macaroni

250g Bacon bits (or use whatever you prefer)

1 Medium Onion, chopped finely

90ml Butter or Margarine

90ml Flour

750ml Full cream Milk

3 cups Cheddar, grated

1.) Boil the Macaroni in salted water until al dente

2.) Meanwhile fry the Bacon in a pan (if Bits are used, no oil is needed - if you use another type, just fry as you normally will, then chop into bite-sized pieces) Remove from pan and keep warm.

3.) Use the same pan as which the bacon was fried in and saute the Onion until soft and light brown. Add to the bacon.

4.) By now the Macaroni should almost be done - Use a 1 liter microwave container (I use a glass measuring jug) - melt the Butter/margarine in the microwave. Add the flour and stir well until a paste is formed.

5.) Add the Milk little by little, stir and scrape the bottom and sides to make sure all the butter, flour and milk are combined. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, stir, make sure there are no lumps, repeat this same method twice more.  Then, microwave, 1 minute at a time, stirring after every minute until you are satisfied with the thickness of the sauce. (6 - 8 minutes)

6.) Add the Cheese in 3 batches to the sauce, stirring until cheese has melted after each addition.

7.) Drain the Macaroni and place in a large mixing bowl, add the Bacon & Onion, mix until combined.

8.) Stir in the Cheese-sauce,( place into a serving dish - if desired) and serve immediately.

This is a good one, people, do try it - you won't regret it !

Ciao till next time,

Linda

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