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Baked Carbonara Mac and cheese with bacon and peas.
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Creamy Baked Carbonara Mac and Cheese

A recipe for Creamy Baked Carbonara Mac and Cheese. A delicious creamy and cheesy pasta casserole baked until bubbly that results in a thin crispy cheesy crust. We added peas and bacon to this recipe. It's delicious!
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 7
Calories: 341kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • ½ pound macaroni

white cheddar cheese sauce

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 heaping cup shredded white cheddar, plus more for sprinkling on top
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling on top
  • salt and pepper to taste

assembly

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 8 slices crispy cooked bacon, chopped and divided
  • ⅔ cup frozen peas, thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F. Lightly grease a 9”x 12” baking dish.
  • Fill a large pot with water, place over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt and pasta and bring back up to a boil. Cook macaroni, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer macaroni to a large mixing bowl.
  • Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt butter. Sprinkle flour over melted butter and whisk together for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add milk in a slow and steady stream, while whisking, until fully incorporated and mixture is smooth and has thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar and Parmesan, small handfuls at a time, until a smooth cheese sauce has formed.
  • Pour sauce over macaroni and stir together. Allow mixture to cool, about 10 minutes. Stir in eggs, 6 slices bacon and peas until fully and evenly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture into a baking dish and top with more white cheddar, Parmesan and remaining bacon.
  • Bake macaroni for 20 to 25 minute or until mixture is thick, creamy and lightly browned on top.
  • Remove from heat and allow macaroni to cool, about 10 minutes, before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg