Description
Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Nachos combines two ultimate comfort foods into one indulgent dish. Crispy tortilla chips topped with creamy mac ‘n’ cheese and crispy bacon create the perfect snack or meal. Ideal for parties, gatherings, or just a cozy night in, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni: Boil elbow macaroni in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat. Gradually add cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring constantly until melted. Add paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste.
- Cook Bacon: While the cheese sauce is cooking, fry the bacon until crispy. Once done, crumble it and set aside.
- Assemble Nachos: Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Spoon mac ‘n’ cheese over the chips, then sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake nachos for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and top with sour cream and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, simply omit the bacon or use plant-based alternatives.
- Add toppings like jalapeños, diced tomatoes, or avocado for extra flavor.
- Make the mac ‘n’ cheese ahead of time, but assemble and bake the nachos just before serving to keep the chips crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Nachos, Comfort Food, Cheesy Nachos