Skillet Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Skillet Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3/4 pound dry elbow pasta; 1 stick unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 2 cups whole milk; 3 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded and divided); 1 cup finely crushed Ritz Crackers; 12 strips cooked (crumbled bacon pieces)

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 8

Author : Jenny

Ingredients

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3/4 pound dry elbow pasta1 stick unsalted butter1/2 cup all purpose flour1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper2 cups whole milk3 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded and divided)1 cup finely crushed Ritz Crackers12 strips cooked (crumbled bacon pieces)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cook pasta according to package directions. I recommend cooking the pasta a minute less than the directions. Drain and set aside for a few minutes.

Step 2

To prepare roux, melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until color of roux gets slightly darker. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring continuously until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in 2 cups of cheese until melted.

Step 3

Transfer cooked pasta to 12-inch cast iron skillet over low heat. Pour cheese sauce over top, stirring to combine.

Step 4

Top mac and cheese with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese, crushed crackers and bacon pieces. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and hot. Serve warm.