When I made these the first time, I was really worried that my kids weren’t going to like them. They are the types that don’t want to see any of their food touching. They would be fine with a grilled cheese, a side of macaroni, and a side of a few slices of bacon…but all in one sandwich? Not usually. I prepared the first ones really small, only putting in a little mac and cheese and a slice of bacon to test the waters. After I realized how much they loved them, I started making them much bigger. No more wasted macaroni!
Okay so this isn’t the most figure-friendly sandwich out there…but who cares?!? It’s so good, it’s worth the extra calories.
Ingredients
1 box Kraft macaroni and cheese, prepared; leftovers are perfect.
sliced bread
4 slice Oscar Mayer bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Kraft shredded cheddar cheese
butter to spread
Instructions
Make mac and cheese with milk and butter according to directions on the box. If using cold leftovers, heat a tad in microwave, then combine with the crumbled cooked bacon.
Heat a non-stick griddle or sauté pan on med-high heat.
Butter one side of one bread slice. Sprinkle shredded cheese onto the buttered side of the bread with the intention that most of the cheese will stick to the butter.
Lay the slice, cheese side down on the hot pan. Some cheese may fall away. It might be a tad messy. That’s ok.
Load a pile of the mac & cheese mixture onto the top of the bread slice in the pan. Spread out evenly on the bread.
Top with a second slice of bread. Press down a little with a spatula on the top bread. Spread butter on the top of the top slice of bread, and sprinkle more shredded cheese on it, like you did the first slice.
Toast on med heat the first side of the sandwich until golden. Don’t burn the cheese. Flip over the sandwich with a spatula onto the second side. Again some of your cheese on the second side may fall a bit or be messy. This is ok. Brown the second side. Ready to serve.
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Quick Tip: Use homemade mac and cheese for a richer flavor.
Thank you to Pinterest for this great photo.
