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Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich is a thing, and your life will be forever changed. This is a surefire hit for the whole family, so don’t expect much conversation over dinner… Those kiddos will be too busy eating to talk about their day!

Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large saucepan
  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 2 medium-sized nonstick skillets

Ingredients

  • 1 7-ounce package elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 8 oz package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

Macaroni & Cheese Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in  flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened.
  • Stir in cheese until melted.
  • Drain macaroni; add cheese sauce and stir to coat. If desired, sprinkle with cayenne pepper.

For the Sandwich

  • Over medium heat in nonstick skillet, fry bacon. Remove from pan and place on paper towel-lined plate.
  • In same skillet, warm macaroni and cheese in bacon grease. Once warm (about 3-4 minutes), shape mac & cheese into two squares, each about the size of the bread and top each with slice of cheese. Remove from heat.
  • Butter slices of bread and place both slices, butter-side down, in another skillet over medium heat.
  • Top one of the bread slices with cheese slice. Place two slices of bacon on top of the cheese. Use spatula to transfer one mac & cheese square onto cheese and bacon-covered bread in the skillet.
  • Cover with the other bread slice, toasted-side up. Gently press together with spatula and transfer to a plate. Repeat for second grilled cheese sandwich. Serve immediately.
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