Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon Recipe

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 pound bacon
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup evaporated milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 1/2 cups, about 6 ounces, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water as package directs.

Drain the cooking liquid into a 2 cup measure. If necessary, add more water to make 2 cups. Fry bacon; remove to paper towels to drain.

Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat; add 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour. Slowly stir in evaporated milk and 2 cups water. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to the boiling point; season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and onion.

Add cheese and continue to heat over low heat until cheese is melted. Add cooked macaroni; mix well. Serve with crumbled bacon on top.