Mac and cheese is a true American classic. Ready in around 20 minutes and so easy to make! With cheese, cream and bacon, you can't not love mac and cheese!
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Made by Véronique
Published at 2014-08-07, this recipe is for 4 people and takes 20 minutes.
Founder of Ohmydish (established 2014). Would happily spend her entire day in the kitchen. Previously worked in the hospitality industry as an independent chef and is ready and willing to help you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, helpful tips, and cooking knowledge, you will be making the very tastiest dishes yourself in no time! Véronique's recipes are intended for everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.
Updated at: 18-07-2023
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Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook the macaroni.
Finely chop the fresh rosemary. Cut the bacon into pieces and fry the bacon, until crispy, in a frying pan. Finely grate the gruyère cheese.
Drain the mac and cheese using a colander and reserve some of the water.
Add the double cream to the large pan and stir into the macaroni until fully combined. Add the chopped rosemary and season with salt and pepper.
Heat until the macaroni has absorbed the double cream. Stir in the bacon and cheese. Add some water, if necessary, to prevent the mac and cheese from sticking to the pan.
Garnish the mac and cheese with chopped fresh chives. Enjoy your meal!
Which cheese is best for mac and cheese?
You can use different varieties of cheese to make mac and cheese. For the classic American version, they usually use Cheddar cheese. Several types are available, including mature cheddar, mild cheddar and white cheddar.
For a quick and simple mac and cheese, you can use any grated cheese you have available. This can be young or mature cheese, but Emmental or Comté also work well (just choose a cheese which melts well).
Which type of macaroni should I use for mac and cheese?
In America, “elbow” macaroni, which is slightly larger than the macaroni you may be familiar with, is usually used.