Description
A comforting dish of creamy mac and cheese enriched with crispy bacon, perfect for enjoying around the campfire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 4 oz crispy bacon, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: breadcrumbs, chives
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot over your open fire or camping stove.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare bacon in a cooking pan over the fire until crispy, then set aside.
- Drain excess water from the pasta and reduce the heat.
- Create the sauce by stirring in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine ingredients by folding in the crispy bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Serve hot and top with optional breadcrumbs or chives, if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and consider adding sautéed mushrooms or a variety of vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg