Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Potluck Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 TSPs garlic powder
2 TSPs onion powder
1/2 paprika, optional
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions:

Fold two 18" long pieces of foil into two 18x4" strips.
Line perimeter of a 4qt slow cooker with foil strips; spray with cooking spray.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings.
In same skillet, heat 2 TBSPs bacon drippings over medium heat; cook pasta in drippings 2 minutes or until edges turn translucent.
Transfer to slow cooker.

In same skillet, heat 1/4 cup bacon drippings over medium heat.
Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder and, if desired, paprika.
Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until flour begins to turn pale golden brown.
Gradually whisk in milk and broth.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in cheeses; transfer to slow cooker.
Stir in pasta.
Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until pasta is tender.
Top with bacon.

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