COURSE:
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Rich, creamy and packed with savoury flavour, this Mac and Cheese with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food upgrade. A silky cheese sauce coats every bite of tender pasta, while crispy bacon adds a smoky crunch that takes this classic dish to the next level. It’s quick to make, endlessly satisfying, and sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Comfort Food at Its Finest
This recipe takes everything you love about traditional mac and cheese – the gooey cheese, the velvety sauce, the soft pasta – and adds crispy bacon for extra depth and texture. The combination of sharp cheddar and a splash of cream creates a luxurious sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta, while the salty bacon balances the richness with just the right amount of bite.
Ready in Minutes with the Instant Pot
Thanks to the Instant Pot, there’s no need to boil pasta separately or make a roux. The pasta cooks right in the pot, absorbing flavour as it softens. Then, with just a few quick additions, the cheese sauce comes together in one pot – fast, fuss-free and perfect for weeknights.
Customise Your Way
Want to add even more flavour? Stir in a spoonful of mustard, a pinch of paprika, or a handful of extra cheese. You can also mix in cooked veg like peas or spinach, or top with breadcrumbs and pop under the grill for a golden, crunchy finish.
Perfect for Any Occasion
Whether you’re serving it as a main meal, a comforting side, or the star of your next gathering, this Mac and Cheese with Bacon delivers every time. It’s hearty, indulgent, and always a crowd-pleaser.
One Pot. All the Comfort.
Easy to make, impossible to resist – this is mac and cheese done right. Creamy, cheesy, smoky and deeply comforting, it’s a dish you’ll turn to again and again whenever you need a little bowl of happiness.
Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4
Product:
Instant Pot Multi-Cooker
Ingredients
- 250g bacon lardons
- 450g macaroni
- uncooked 950ml chicken stock
- 30g butter
- 1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp smoked paprika - 1 tsp garlic granules
- 200g mature cheddar cheese
- Grated 100g mozzarella cheese
- Grated 50g parmesan cheese
- Grated 200-350ml milk (start with 200ml, add more if needed)
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add the bacon lardons and fry until crispy. Scoop it out and set aside on kitchen paper, but leave a little of the bacon fat behind for extra flavour.
- Add the macaroni, chicken stock, butter, sriracha, garlic powder, and smoked paprika straight into the pot.
- Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure (manual) for 5 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the steam.
- Pour in the milk, then stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan, a handful at a time, until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the bacon (save a bit for the topping if you like).
- Dish it up, and enjoy!!
Notes
This recipe is perfect for Multi Cooker like the Instant Pot Multi-Cooker.
Mac and Cheese with Bacon
COURSE:
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4
Product:
Instant Pot Multi-Cooker
Ingredients
- 250g bacon lardons
- 450g macaroni
- uncooked 950ml chicken stock
- 30g butter
- 1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp smoked paprika - 1 tsp garlic granules
- 200g mature cheddar cheese
- Grated 100g mozzarella cheese
- Grated 50g parmesan cheese
- Grated 200-350ml milk (start with 200ml, add more if needed)
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add the bacon lardons and fry until crispy. Scoop it out and set aside on kitchen paper, but leave a little of the bacon fat behind for extra flavour.
- Add the macaroni, chicken stock, butter, sriracha, garlic powder, and smoked paprika straight into the pot.
- Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure (manual) for 5 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the steam.
- Pour in the milk, then stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan, a handful at a time, until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the bacon (save a bit for the topping if you like).
- Dish it up, and enjoy!!
Notes
This recipe is perfect for Multi Cooker like the Instant Pot Multi-Cooker.
Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Rich, creamy and packed with savoury flavour, this Mac and Cheese with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food upgrade. A silky cheese sauce coats every bite of tender pasta, while crispy bacon adds a smoky crunch that takes this classic dish to the next level. It’s quick to make, endlessly satisfying, and sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Comfort Food at Its Finest
This recipe takes everything you love about traditional mac and cheese – the gooey cheese, the velvety sauce, the soft pasta – and adds crispy bacon for extra depth and texture. The combination of sharp cheddar and a splash of cream creates a luxurious sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta, while the salty bacon balances the richness with just the right amount of bite.
Ready in Minutes with the Instant Pot
Thanks to the Instant Pot, there’s no need to boil pasta separately or make a roux. The pasta cooks right in the pot, absorbing flavour as it softens. Then, with just a few quick additions, the cheese sauce comes together in one pot – fast, fuss-free and perfect for weeknights.
Customise Your Way
Want to add even more flavour? Stir in a spoonful of mustard, a pinch of paprika, or a handful of extra cheese. You can also mix in cooked veg like peas or spinach, or top with breadcrumbs and pop under the grill for a golden, crunchy finish.
Perfect for Any Occasion
Whether you’re serving it as a main meal, a comforting side, or the star of your next gathering, this Mac and Cheese with Bacon delivers every time. It’s hearty, indulgent, and always a crowd-pleaser.
One Pot. All the Comfort.
Easy to make, impossible to resist – this is mac and cheese done right. Creamy, cheesy, smoky and deeply comforting, it’s a dish you’ll turn to again and again whenever you need a little bowl of happiness.
