I found this Bacon Macaroni Casserole recipe in a newspaper dating back to 1995 – Mum had it stashed in her filing cabinet. Sounds divine!
Bacon Macaroni Casserole
A creamy macaroni casserole with crispy bacon and melted cheese, creating a rich, comforting, and hearty dish perfect for family dinners or potluck gatherings.
Course: PorkCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
450
kcalTotal time
55
minutes
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Ingredients
250 gram Macaroni Noodles
1 number Can Evaporated milk
1 number Can Cream of Mushroom Soup -(or Cream of Chicken if you don
200 gram Cheese-grated
1 tsp Mustard – or 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
4 number Bacon rashers-or ham or chorizo or cooked sausage – whatever you like
Directions
- Cook the macaroni according to the instructions and drain well.
- In a saucepan combine the tin of evaporated milk, 1/2 cup water, soup, grated cheese and mustard.
- Cook over medium heat until smooth and heated through.
- Chop the bacon into small bite sized pieces and fry until cooked well and starting to crisp.
- Mix together the macaroni, soupy mixture and the bacon and pour into a casserole dish.
- Bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes and serve hot and bubbling
- Recipe Hints & Tips:
- This recipe is not suitable to be frozen.
- Can be kept in the fridge covered for up to three days.
- Add lots of grated vegies to make a healthier version.
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