Bacon, Leek, and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Bacon, Leek, and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Surprising twist to a family classic! White cheese, bacon, and leeks. Yes, leeks--a less tangy onion! And this is a one-pot meal! No draining of the water. Super fun, quick, easy, and yummy!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
642 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring water to a boil in an 8-quart stockpot.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 3
Add macaroni, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the boiling water. Cover and let simmer vigorously for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
While the macaroni mixture cooks, trim dark green parts off leek and discard. Slice leek in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a bowl of cold water and swish to remove dirt. Drain leek and stir into the macaroni mixture.
Step 5
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Meanwhile, cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Remove cores and scrape out seeds. Dice tomatoes; reserve 1/4 cup for garnish. Remove stockpot from heat; stir in remaining tomatoes and 1/2 of the bacon. Spoon macaroni into a serving bowl and garnish with remaining bacon and reserved tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Bacon, Leek, and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated, or more to taste
  • 1 large leek
  • 3 large plum tomatoes

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