- Level
- very easy
- Prep Time
- 15 mins
- Total Time
- 1 h
- Serves
- 12
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups
- Compliments Elbow Macaroni
- 560 mL
- ¼ cup
- butter
- 60 mL
- 1
- large onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup
- all-purpose flour
- 60 mL
- 4 cups
- milk
- 1 L
- 2 cups
- shredded Sensations by Compliments Canadian Cheddar Cheese Aged 2 Years, divided
- 500 mL
- 1 pkg
- Compliments Naturally Smoked Bacon 37% Less Salt, chopped
- 375 g
Method
- Step 1
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Cook pasta according to package directions but reduce cooking time by 2 min. Drain.
- Step 2
- Heat the butter over medium heat in the same saucepan. Add onion. Cook, stirring for 5 to 8 min, or until tender. Sprinkle evenly with flour. Cook for 2 min. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. While stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 12 min or until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in 1 ½ cups cheese and prepared macaroni.
- Step 3
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 to 12 min. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain. Add all except ¼ cup bacon to pasta mixture; stir to combine.
- Step 4
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. (33 x 23 cm) baking dish. Top with remaining bacon and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
- Nutrition Description:
- Per serving (1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories:
- 300
- Fat:
- 18 g
- Saturated Fat:
- 9 g
- Carbs:
- 23 g
- Fibre:
- 1 g
- Sugar:
- 5 g
- Cholesterol:
- 50 mg
- Protein:
- 14 g
- Sodium:
- 400 mg