This recipe for creamy macaroni and cheese with bacon is brought to you by MIRACLE WHIP but all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
It’s officially Fall, and for me (among other things) that means lots of comfort foods to eat and plenty of get-togethers with family and friends. October through December are home to some of the best food traditions – don’t you agree? From comforting soups to delicious baked goods, I love the food of Fall.
Did you know that MIRACLE WHIP isn’t just good for dips and sandwiches? This Fall, discover how the one-of-a-kind bold, tangy flavor of MIRACLE WHIP can take your fall favorites to a whole new level. Whether you’re treating your friends to some of the baked goodness of the Fall harvest or hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the family, MIRACLE WHIP takes your appetizer, entree and dessert recipes to the next level of awesome.
Be proud to entertain your family and friends this season by starting to plan out a menu now (“test” tasting my baked creations is one of my favorite things! Bake now and pick your favorites so you know exactly what you’re doing for your next big get-together).
TIP: Take entertaining up a notch…without even trying. Before your holiday gathering, print out a few menus and use them as part of your table settings so your guests know what’s for dinner. Or get prepped early by setting the dinner table the night before. Then, you can hit snooze one more time on party day.
Some delicious Fall entertaining recipes with MIRACLE WHIP
- Heavenly Chocolate Cake
- Curry-Roasted Cauliflower
- Curried Chicken Appetizer Bites
- Easy Banana Bread
- Creamy Homemade Mac N Cheese with Bacon
- Mediterranean Pizza
- Bacon Cheddar Onion Dip
TIP: Don’t be bland with your leftover chicken: you can use last night’s family dinner for tomorrow’s holiday celebration with friends. Cooked chicken and some MIRACLE WHIP are main ingredients in the Curried Chicken Appetizer Bites, an awesome and easy party favorite.
I decided to try the sweet and tangy taste of MIRACLE WHIP in macaroni and cheese. My whole family loves homemade mac ‘n cheese, and this recipe was creamy and delicious – and easy – with a unique twist on the simple favorite.
CREAMY HOMEMADE MACARONI & CHEESE WITH BACON
PREP TIME: 25 min
MAKES: 10 servings, 1 cup each
WHAT YOU NEED
1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
3 cups milk
½ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
¼ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tsp. Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce)
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
MAKE IT
1. COOK macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
2. MELT butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 2 min. or until golden brown. Stir in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Whisk in milk, then dressing. Bring just to simmer, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened. Add cheeses and Sriracha sauce; cook and stir 2 min. or until shredded cheese is melted.
3. DRAIN macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly.
SUBSTITUTE: Prepare using MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing.
SPECIAL EXTRA: Stir in 3 cups fresh spinach before serving.
For more ideas on holiday fare and menus that won’t go unnoticed, visit www.MiracleWhip.com. Be sure to check out my previous MIRACLE WHIP recipes. You will want to make them again and again!
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Looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing again at #HomeMattersParty
I can almost SMELL this though the screen! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend, and that we see you again this Friday! Feel free to bring a friend :)
This is a classic southern dish with a twist! Love it!!
Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Monday!
Adding Bacon to macaroni is a great idea, I would use turkey bacon and I would definitely add the spinach. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Just when I thought macaroni and cheese couldn’t get any better! BACON!! Yummy! Total comfort food! ;)
Oh yeah, that all looks so good! Mac n Cheese is my kids favorite food ever!
This looks really delicious. There is nothing better than bacon and macaroni mixed together.
That recipe looks amazing. My husband enjoys recipes like this one. Love that you added bacon to it!
Comfort food at its finest! This looks super yummy!
I never would have thought about using Miracle Whip in macaroni and cheese before!! Yours looks amazing and with the bacon I know John would love it!!
I never tried miracle whip before. Hmm, that sounds interesting though.
I would never have thought of using miracle whip but I am sure it makes it super-creamy. I love the idea and will totally try it; especially since it has bacon. LOL
You won’t find any other sandwich spread besides Miracle Whip in our home. I grew up on the stuff, so anything else just tastes weird. I love using it in recipes too! This Mac & Cheese looks absolutely delicious.
bacon makes everthing a little better especially mac and cheese. this looks good.
Add me to the “had me at bacon” club. This sounds fantastic! I’ll have to check out the other recipes too!
My nom nom sense is tingling. It’s telling me I need to make this.
What a fun twist on Mac and Cheese! We LOVE putting bacon in ours, really adds some flavor!
Bacon. That’s all you had to say – bacon. This sounds SUPER delicious.
This looks really tasty. I love mac and cheese, and the miracle whip sounds like a great addition.
This looks so simple to make and delicious. I will have to make some for the kids they will love it.
I’ve never thought about adding bacon to macaroni & cheese but I bet it’s tasty. Bacon makes everything taste good, right?
You had me at bacon. This sounds seriously delicious.
This looks like a winner, perfect for the holiday tables this season. I also love that I can make it ahead and forget about it.