🥓Grate your own cheese for the best texture in mac and cheese.
🍖Pan-fry and cube ham steak to add extra flavor to your mac and cheese.
🍜Save some starchy pasta water to help thin out and bind the cheese sauce.
🔥Control the heat when melting the cheese to prevent clumping.
🧂Adjust the seasoning with salt and garlic powder to taste.
Can I use pre-shredded cheese instead of grating my own?
—Pre-shredded cheese often has additives and may not melt as smoothly. Grating your own cheese will give you the best texture.
Can I skip the ham steak?
—Yes, the ham steak is optional. It adds extra flavor, but the mac and cheese will still taste delicious without it.
Why should I save pasta water?
—Pasta water contains starch, which helps to bind and thin out the cheese sauce. It also adds extra flavor.
How can I prevent the cheese sauce from clumping?
—Turn off the heat when adding the cheese and let the residual heat melt it slowly. High heat can cause the cheese to clump.
Can I adjust the seasoning to my taste?
—Absolutely! Feel free to add more salt or garlic powder to suit your preferences.
00:00Introducing a super simple bacon mac and cheese recipe for Thanksgiving.
04:56Making the creamy cheese sauce from scratch, using real cheese for the best texture.
06:00Adding the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and incorporating it thoroughly.
08:44Adding crispy bacon for extra flavor and texture.
09:25Final thoughts and presentation of the delicious bacon mac and cheese.
