Bacon & Pea Mac 'n' Cheese
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy mac 'n' cheese that's packed with sweet peas and crispy bacon. This hearty dish is great for satisfying your hunger on a cold night. Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni pasta 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 cup frozen peas 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cook macaroni according to package instructions Drain and set aside In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy Remove bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet Add butter to the skillet with bacon fat over medium heat Once melted, whisk in flour to create a roux Cook for 1-2 minutes Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy Add...