Easy Recipe for Bacon Loaded Mac and Cheese

Classic Mac and Cheese with Bacon This recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful baked mac and cheese loaded with crispy bacon and a creamy cheese sauce. Ingredients: For the macaroni: 12 oz (340g) elbow macaroni pasta 4 quarts (4 liters) water 1 tablespoon salt For the cheese sauce: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness) 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese