Mac and Cheese Gets Even Better When You Add Bacon

Add bits of smoky bacon to your favorite macaroni and cheese.

Smoky bacon punches the flavor up in this mac and cheese that doesn't skimp on the cheese sauce. Alex Lepe/TNS

Mac and cheese is already a pretty perfect food, but sometimes you just feel like gilding the lily. Should you find yourself wanting to up your mac and cheese game, I’m here to tell you that bacon is the answer.

This classic mac and cheese is loaded with bacon flavor, thanks to a combination of bacon fat and crispy bacon. It’s stick-to-your-ribs food that’s both comforting and a crowd-pleaser.