Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces one box elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sifted flour
4 cups milk
2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce
16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
16 ounces crumbled bacon
Optional
top with shredded parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs
top evenly with shredded sharp cheddar cheese (My personal favourite)

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to box directions and set aside.
In a medium saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add flour and stir constantly until smooth.
Turn heat to medium and add milk stirring constantly until thick. (About 10 minutes).
Add hot sauce. Stir until mixed in evenly.
Add pasta, bacon and cheese. Mix until cheese melts, bacon is mixed in, and pasta is evenly coated.
Pour macaroni and cheese into a 9x13 baking dish and top according to taste.
Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. (If using parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs take it out when the top looks lightly browned. If using cheddar cheese topping take out when top becomes darkened, but not burnt.).