Main Dishes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese I 4.2 (446) 336 Reviews 27 Photos This is a delicious variation on macaroni cheese. While it may be slightly more difficult than other recipes it tastes even better! Recipe by Abbey Robb Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 27 27 27 27 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 4 to 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 slices bacon 8 ounces penne pasta 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain. In a medium skillet saute the chopped onion, and minced garlic. Take off heat and add chopped cooked bacon and set aside. To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Once melted, add the flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and continue stirring until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Combine cooked pasta, sauteed vegetables and sauce. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Add the last cup of grated Cheddar cheese to top of mixture. Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese on top is melted and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 570 Calories 32g Fat 44g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Calories 570 % Daily Value * Total Fat 32g 41% Saturated Fat 19g 96% Cholesterol 95mg 32% Sodium 580mg 25% Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 7g Protein 28g Vitamin C 2mg 10% Calcium 621mg 48% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 358mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved