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Bacon Mac in a Bread Bowl

Bacon Mac in a Bread Bowl

This mac will bowl you over. | 2 Servings
4.0(38)Review SummaryRead review summary highlights
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
: 
1270 kcal
Protein
: 
47g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Wheat

Sometimes, nothing but a big bowl of cheesy mac will do—especially when that bowl is actually warm, crusty sourdough bread (and if that’s five out of five weekdays for you, we totally understand). That’s why we're offering bacon-studded mac and cheese for whenever that carby craving strikes. These creamy shells are quick to whip up and (most importantly) delicious. Nutrition values are representative of a 1/2 bundle serving

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
/ Serving 2 people

30 ounce

White Cheddar and Bacon Mac & Cheese

(Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat)

1 unit

Sourdough Bread Bowl

(Contains: Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

per serving
Calories1270 kcal
Fat47 g
Saturated Fat26 g
Carbohydrate165 g
Sugar14 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein47 g
Cholesterol155 mg
Sodium3390 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

1

Keep frozen or refrigerated until ready to cook.

2

RECOMMENDED: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place bag in pot; cook for 20 minutes, then carefully remove. (Caution: Bag will be very hot.) Cut one corner with scissors and pour into serving bowl.

3

ALTERNATIVELY: Cut one corner of the bag; pour mac and cheese into a microwave-safe container. (Do not microwave in cup.) Cover loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a paper towel. Microwave, stirring halfway through, 5-6 minutes. (Caution: Container and mac and cheese will be very hot.)

4

BREAD BOWL: Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a 2-4-inch circle into the top of the loaf and remove (save for another use). Scoop out the inside of the bread to create a bowl. Brush inside of bread bowl with 1 TBSP olive oil or melted butter; bake on middle rack until lightly toasted and warmed through, 7-8 minutes

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Many enjoyed the rich, tasty mac and cheese, though some found it a bit heavy. The bread received mixed reviews.
  • Ease of prep: Super simple to make with just two components — premade mac and cheese and bread bowls 🍲.
  • Suggestions: Consider serving with a lighter side dish. For a crispier bowl, brush with olive oil and toast longer.
  • Portions: Generous portion size of mac and cheese; some found the combination quite filling.
  • Texture: A few noted the mac and cheese was quite thick; others described it as more soup-like.
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