Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

Rich and flavorful with smoked Gouda, caramelized onions and bacon, this macaroni and cheese is cooked on the stove-top and finished with a flavorful bread crumb topping.

Course Pasta, Potatoes, Rice & Grains

Cuisine American

Keyword Casseroles, Macaroni and cheese, smoked gouda, thanksgiving

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings Servings

Calories 726kcal

Author Barb

Ingredients

16 ounces elbow macaroni cooked and drained
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion diced
½ cup flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cup milk
1 ¼ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ pound smoked gouda cheese shredded
½ pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded
8 ounces cream cheese cubed

For the Crumb Topping

2 cups Panko bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter melted
4-6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, about 1/2 cup after cooking
½ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Set aside.
In large oven safe pan, melt butter over medium high heat. Saute chopped onions until translucent and just starting to brown..
Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle in flour; whisking until mixed with butter and onion. Cook on medium heat for one minute.
Combine milk, cream and broth in a large measuring cup and add all at one time to mixture in pan. Whisk over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Mixture will thicken considerably.
Add salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the cheeses to the pan and stir to thoroughly combine.
Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture and stir to combine; reduce heat and cook on low for 5 minutes for everything to meld together and get hot. Smooth top.
Combine panko bread crumbs, melted butter, bacon and Parmesan cheese together and mix well. Sprinkle over the top of the noodle casserole and broil the dish until the top is just starting to brown.
Remove from oven and serve.
NOTE: You can prepare ahead of time; reserving the topping. Heat on the stovetop, cover with the topping and broil immediately before serving.

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