Recipe: Bacon Mac and Cheese Skillet with Jalapeños and Crispy OnionsDescription: Creamy three-cheese macaroni loaded with crispy bacon pieces, spicy jalapeños, and topped with golden fried onions, all baked in a cast iron skillet until bubbly and irresistible.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 50Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 250 g macaroni, 150 g bacon, 2 piece jalapeño, 2 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoon flour, 2 cup milk, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese, 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, 1 cup crispy onionsInstructions: Cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet. Add diced jalapeños to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in butter and allow it to melt, then sprinkle in flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Add cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese to the milk mixture, stirring until fully melted and smooth. Add cooked macaroni and bacon to the cheese sauce, mixing until the pasta is fully coated. Top with crispy onions and transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: comfort food, American, baked, spicy, pastaThis Bacon Mac and Cheese Skillet with Jalapeños and Crispy Onions recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 50 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
comfort food
American
baked
spicy
pasta

Bacon Mac and Cheese Skillet with Jalapeños and Crispy Onions

Creamy three-cheese macaroni loaded with crispy bacon pieces, spicy jalapeños, and topped with golden fried onions, all baked in a cast iron skillet until bubbly and irresistible.

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
September 16, 2025
Bacon Mac and Cheese Skillet with Jalapeños and Crispy Onions - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
0.6 poundsmacaroni
0.3 poundsbacon

diced

2 piecesjalapeño

diced

2 tablespoonsbutter
2 tablespoonsflour
2 cupsmilk
1 cupcheddar cheese

shredded

0.5 cupsmozzarella cheese

shredded

0.25 cupsparmesan cheese

grated

1 cupcrispy onions
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain.

2

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.

3

Add diced jalapeños to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.

4

Stir in butter and allow it to melt, then sprinkle in flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.

5

Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

6

Add cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese to the milk mixture, stirring until fully melted and smooth.

7

Add cooked macaroni and bacon to the cheese sauce, mixing until the pasta is fully coated.

8

Top with crispy onions and transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

9

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
1128
Calories
62.6g
Fat
84.3g
Carbs
58.5g
Protein
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