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Sweet Potato Macaroni and Cheese in a large baking dish next to a glass of red wine
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Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Bacon

Creamy and cheesy Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese loaded with 3 cheeses, crispy bacon and loads of flavor.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • 2 small sweet potatoes , cooked, peeled and mashed
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni , uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups white cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 2 cups fontina cheese , shredded
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese , grated
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 6 slices of cooked bacon , chopped

TOPPING

  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter , melted (1/2 stick)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly scrub the sweet potatoes under cold running water. Prick the sweet potato several times with a fork. Place the potatoes on a roasting tray and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool..
  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for a minute more.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth and the milk and simmer, stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cheeses, the dijon mustard, nutmeg and salt.
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in the cooked noodles, mashed sweet potatoes and bacon.
  • Transfer to a buttered baking dish.
  • Make the topping by combining the bread crumbs, melted butter and parmesan cheese.
  • Spoon the topping over the macaroni and cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown in a 375 degree oven.
  • Remove from oven and serve warm.