Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Roasted Brussels Sprouts features creamy macaroni and cheese combined with crispy bacon and roasted Brussels. It's a meal in itself!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, brussels sprouts, mac and cheese
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 553kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
16oz.Brussels sproutshalved
1Tbspolive oil
8oz.bacondiced
1poundlarge elbow pasta
4large eggs
112-oz. can evaporated milk
2Tbspsoy sauce
½tspdry mustard
½tspgarlic powder
2cups8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shreddedI used Cabot's Seriously Sharp
3cups12 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shreddedI used Cabot's Monterey Jack.
8oz.cream cheesecut into 1” cubes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; set pan aside.
Using a large bowl, add halved Brussels sprouts and olive oil; toss until well coated. Spread Brussels sprouts onto prepared baking pan.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until sprouts are golden brown in color. Remove Brussels sprouts from oven and set aside.
Using a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse, drain and set pasta aside.
Place a 12” cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add diced bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. (Note: If you don’t have a 12” deep skillet, I recommend using a large saucepan or Dutch oven instead.)
Remove bacon from skillet using a slotted spoon. Drain excess grease from skillet.
Return skillet to stovetop, lowering heat to medium-low. Add eggs, evaporated milk, soy sauce, dry mustard and garlic powder; whisk until well combined. Cook, stirring often, until warm.
Add shredded cheeses and cubed cream cheese. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cheeses have fully melted.