Name: Loaded Baked Potato Mac and Cheese - Creamy Comfort
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni (about 2 cups); 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk (whole milk preferred); 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional for extra cheesiness); 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping); Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Description

This Loaded Baked Potato Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! Featuring creamy cheese sauce combined with tender potatoes and macaroni, it’s a delicious twist on a classic baked potato, perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk (whole milk preferred)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional for extra cheesiness)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Instructions

Prepare the potatoes by boiling them in salted water until fork-tender, then drain and set aside.
Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until bubbly, then slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in cheeses, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine boiled potatoes, macaroni, and sour cream into the cheese sauce gently. Stir in half of the bacon and green onions.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Garnish with remaining bacon and green onions before serving.

Notes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 650
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 63g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: mac and cheese, loaded potato, comfort food, cheesy pasta