Macaroni & Cheese (& Peas & Bacon) Recipe - MYVIRGINKITCHEN

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham can be a cost-effective protein.

Boil a saucepan of water for the macaroni.

Pour macaroni into boiling water and cook for 11 minutes according to packet instructions.

Chop onion and garlic finely.

In a frying pan, add bacon bits and chopped onion without olive oil, cooking for about 5 minutes until bacon is cooked through.

Add chopped garlic to the pan and cook for a little longer.

Drain the macaroni once cooked, ensuring it is al dente.

Pour the drained macaroni into the frying pan with bacon and onion.

Add 300 milliliters of light double cream and 150 milliliters of water to the pan.

Crush and add a chicken stock cube, stirring to combine.

Add a handful of cheddar cheese and stir until melted with the residual heat.

Add peas to the mixture and combine.

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