One Pot Pancetta Mac

Name: Pancetta Mac
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 4 ounces American cheese, grated; 4 ounces pancetta; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 12 ounces elbow macaroni; 3 cups water (just enough to cover pasta); 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; Kosher salt, to taste; Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

4.5

Recipe By

Fey&Mark

PublishedSep 24, 2025

#American cheese#Bread#Cheddar cheese#Milk#Pasta

What You Need

Ingredients

Serving Multiplier

For the Mac:

018 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
024 ounces American cheese, grated
034 ounces pancetta
04½ cup panko breadcrumbs
0512 ounces elbow macaroni
063 cups water (just enough to cover pasta)
071 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
08Kosher salt, to taste
09Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Step by Step

Instructions

01
Grate the cheddar and American cheese. Freshly grated melts smoother than pre-shredded.
02
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
03
Add the breadcrumbs to the pancetta fat and stir until golden brown. Remove and reserve for topping.
04
Pour the pasta into the pot. Add just enough water to cover and season with kosher salt. Simmer until al dente, stirring so it doesn’t stick.
05
Stir in the evaporated milk, cheddar, and American cheese. Keep stirring until the sauce is silky and coats the noodles.
06
Fold in the crispy pancetta. Top with toasted breadcrumbs and black pepper. Serve hot.

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