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Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon and Onions


"Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with bacon and caramelized onions."
Original recipe yield: 12 servings.
Servings:
12

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
  • 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese using Vermont white cheddar.
  2. Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Add onions and thyme; saute until soft and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir bacon and onions into macaroni. Serve hot.


This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Change up Mac 'n' Cheese on August 12, 2005

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