For over 100 years, we have pushed bacon forward.

We were the first to smoke bacon with cherrywood.

Then we smoked pecanwood, applewood and the naysayers.

We engineered the world’s first bacon-fueled motorcycle.

We invented canadian bacon. in america.

We took over the vegas strip with the bacon strip show.

To this day, we are the only major brand to use fresh, never frozen pork bellies.

We organized an international bacon film fest. twice.

In a world of automated machines, we actually use real hands to hand-rub our pork bellies with a propriety brine of seasonings.

Our cuts of bacon are always on the cutting edge.

Because we don’t follow the bacon craze, we are just crazy enough to lead it.

We’re black label.

We’re always the new black.™

Bacon Mac N Cheese

Makes 8 Servings

Takes 60 Minutes

• 8 slices HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Microwave Ready Bacon, chopped

• 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 3 tablespoons flour

• 3 cups milk

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 8 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, shredded

• 8 ounces Harvarti cheese, shredded

• 4 ounces Provolone cheese, shredded

Directions

Cook bacon according to package directions.

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions.

In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly.

Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and gradually stir in salt and remaining ingredients, stirring until cheese is melted.

Stir cheese mixture and bacon into pasta. Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 13-x 9-inch baking dish.

Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly.