Bubbling, golden, and irresistible, this macaroni cheese is topped with chunks of cheddar, leeks and crispy bacon. I found that recipe on a leaflet from Maille (one of the only Dijon mustard brands from the city of Dijon).
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
455 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Step 3
Grate 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese; cut the rest into small cubes.
Step 4
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Step 5
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in milk gradually; cook until sauce thickens, about 6 minutes. Add grated Cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Stir cubed Cheddar cheese and leek rings into the sauce.
Step 6
Pour sauce into the pot of macaroni; stir well. Pour into a baking pan.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle bacon on top.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
½ (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, or to taste
4 slices back bacon (Optional)
1 pint milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (such as Maille Dijon Originale®)