Description
Mac and Cheese with Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Breadcrumbs is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. This creamy, cheesy pasta dish features tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, complemented by roasted Brussels sprouts and topped with crispy bacon breadcrumbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe brings warmth and delight to your dinner table in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook for one minute. Gradually add milk while stirring until thickened. Stir in cheddar until melted.
- Combine macaroni, cheese sauce, and roasted Brussels sprouts in a bowl; transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Mix bacon with panko breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the mac and cheese mixture before baking for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg