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A creamy, cheesy Loaded Mac and Cheese is the perfect side dish for any occasion!
Well, this Loaded Mac and Cheese is fabulous without the onions and bacon, but I’m sure that piggy added into it would make it even better. Don’t take my word on it though… try it for yourself!
Loaded Mac and Cheese
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
A creamy, cheesy Loaded Mac and Cheese is the perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2–1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400*F and grease a 3 quart baking dish.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan and add the flour, whisking until smooth. Allow to cook 2-3 minutes or until it turns “blonde”.
- Gradually add milk.
- Whisk continuously, bring to a boil and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in the sour cream and cheeses until smooth.
- Add chives, salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni, stirring to combine.
- Pour into the prepared dish.
- Bake at 400*F for 15 minutes.
- Remove and top with bacon and green onion.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
Keywords: Loaded Mac and Cheese