Crispy Bacon Mac Toppers
Easy bacon topper to elevate your mac bowl in minutes.
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Prep Time
5 minutes
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Servings
1
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Difficulty
Easy
Recipe Result
5 min prep1 serving
Crispy Bacon Mac Toppers
Born Simple® Recipe • bornsimple.com
Start with the Best Mac
This recipe starts with our Ultimate Mac & Cheese Bowl - 24g of protein and real cheese goodness!
Buy the BowlIngredients
- • 1 Born Simple Ultimate Mac & Cheese Bowl
- • 2 strips crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- • 1 tablespoon shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
- • Hot sauce to taste (optional)
Pro Tip:
Pre-cook bacon in batches and keep in the fridge for quick mac upgrades all week!
Instructions
- 1.
Prepare the bowl
Prepare your Born Simple Ultimate Mac & Cheese according to package directions.
- 2.
Add bacon
While the mac is still hot, sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the top.
- 3.
Add cheese
Add the extra shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt into the hot mac.
- 4.
Garnish and serve
Top with fresh chives and a dash of hot sauce if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Information
31g
Protein Power!
650
Calories
41g
Fat
38g
Carbs
0g
Fiber
1410mg
Sodium
—
Daily Iron
Tips & Variations
Make it Spicier
- • Add jalapeño slices
- • Use pepper jack cheese instead
- • Drizzle with sriracha
Other Great Toppings
- • Crispy fried onions
- • Breadcrumb topping
- • Caramelized onions
Ready to Make the Best Mac Ever?
Start with Born Simple Ultimate Mac & Cheese and make it your own!