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Bacon Mac & Cheese

Bacon Mac & Cheese

Bacon you hungry! | 2 Servings
4.5(70)36 ReviewsRead 36 customer reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
: 
450 kcal
Protein
: 
18g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Wheat

Sometimes, nothing but a big bowl of mac will do (and if that’s 5 out of 5 weekdays for you, we totally understand). That's why we're offering cheesy, 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 cup 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)

per serving
Calories450 kcal
Fat24 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate40 g
Sugar1 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein18 g
Cholesterol80 mg
Sodium1380 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 eat.

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.)

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the creamy, rich taste, though some found it overly salty or wanted more cheesy flavor.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and convenient to prepare, with most enjoying the boil-in-bag method for easy cooking.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding extra cheese or herbs for deeper flavor; some preferred it without scallions.
  • Portions: A few noted it was too much for one serving; try splitting the bag or saving half for leftovers.
  • Bacon: Some found the bacon quality disappointing, describing it as chewy or having an artificial taste.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

K
Kay M.Cooked for 2 people
|Aug 14, 2023

Very good! Paired it with homemade sloppy joes and the meal was a huge success. Enough leftovers for another meal. Lots of bacon and bacon flavors.

J
June W.Cooked for 2 people
|Aug 7, 2023

Wow, more creamy and flavorful than I could imagine. I love boiling it in the bag.

E
Ella M.Cooked for 2 people
|Oct 29, 2024

So quick and delicious, I was a little scared to put the plastic in boiling water but it worked amazing

T
Traci G.Cooked for 4 people
|Aug 10, 2023

Heated this in the microwave and it was ready in just under 5 minutes. My son loved it!

J
Jamie P.Cooked for 2 people
|Aug 31, 2023

So rich and delicious. I would buy a larger amount to bring to a holiday meal with a breadcrumb topping if it's available to order.

R
Ron V.Cooked for 2 people
|Jun 9, 2024

I thought it was overly rich, but my partner loved it, which I suppose is the point of mac'n'cheese.

M
Marissa O.Cooked for 2 people
|May 24, 2024

I was worried this would have that "heated up from a bag" taste but truly was delicious!

M
Michael B.Cooked for 2 people
|Jun 7, 2024

Very good. Never cooked Mac and cheese in a bag before. Tasted great.

A
Ashley A.Cooked for 2 people
|Nov 18, 2024

The flavor was great and it was super easy to prepare. The bacon was really poor quality, squishy and hard to chew which was offputting and ruined the rest of what would have been a great recipe.

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Iran G.Cooked for 2 people
|Aug 7, 2023

I didn't like that both servings are in the same bag. It was too much for my kid or adult.

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