Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

By Tangie2010

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

Details

Servings 4

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.