Bacon Mac & Cheese in the Ninja Foodi
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 20. 08. 2019
- Mr. Bacon met Miss Mac & Cheese and they lived happily ever after. True story here! Once you add a little bacon into this super delicious and creamy mac & cheese you will see why this is a marriage made in heaven. đđđ CLICK FOR RECIPE & DETAILS đđđ
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Thank you so much!
Just got a ninja foodie and your site is one I will always come to for recipes! You need your own cook show. Love it...thank you
Thank you, I appreciate that! Congrats on the Ninja Foodi, you are going to love it!
Same...has become a go-to
Sheâs amazing! If she doesnât have a video on what I want to make , Iâll wait đ€Ł
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I love your shows! You are a natural teacher and always seem to allow for any suggestions from your friends out here..thanks for all the great recipes!!
I just made your Mac and cheese and I have to say itâs the best Iâve ever eaten. My husband, not really a Mac and cheese lover, went back for seconds and agreed itâs his favorite. Thank you again for another delicious recipe. The smoked Gouda made the taste over the top with flavor.
Thank you so much and I'm so glad you and your husband enjoyed it! My husband doesn't like mac & cheese either, but loves this one, too!
Hello Everyone, Louise, I love your channel so much. What wonderful recipes and show the how's too prepare. Your awesome. Thank you for sharing. God Bless You, Husband and Family.
Thank you so much!
Looks like another amazing dish! I can't wait to try it.
Thank you, I can't wait to hear how you like it!
Your recipes are awesome! Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos and website! Those of us who are culinary-challenged appreciate you!
Thank you so much!
I've got all the ingredients on my shopping list. I'll be making this next week!
I can't wait to hear how you like it!
I just want to say this recipe is amazing. I have only had my foodi for a couple weeks and have tried about 6 of your recipes. they have all been absolutely amazing but this one takes the cake. Also i just warmed mine up the next day in the microwave and wow still great. thank you and keep up with the videos
Great to hear!
Louise, đthird time I made this its so, so delicious. Thank you, for being the best!
So glad you enjoy it!
That looks awesome! I love Mac and cheese with baked chicken and a nice green salad or veggie like broccoli!
Sounds delicious!
Watching you cook is soooooo encouraging. I am trying your recipes all the time!!!!
Thank you for sharing this video!! I learned from this video how to cook bacon. I tried it and it turned out amazing!!
I think I have a thinner sliced bacon so it only took about 6 to 7 minutes. But it was great!! Thank you for showing us how to use the Ninja Foodi!! Have a blessed day!
Thanks, Debbie! Bacon in the Ninja Foodi is so good!
Thank you for your channel and all your recipes. You make me more confident and relaxed when I use my Ninja Foodi. Your shirt is beautiful, by the way.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad I can help. I truly love cooking with the Ninja Foodi and I know you will too!
Looks damn tasty! Love bacon mac and cheese! Good stuff!
Thanks, CJ
I made this Mac & Cheese today. It is awesome!! Thank you for the recipe.
I'm so happy you liked it!
This looks soooo good. Will have to try. By the way, I love your hair in that style and up out of your face. Love your videos and recipes! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!
You just made me soooo hungry. That bacon mac & cheese recipe is awesome. Tell your husband I said he's a lucky man, to have you around. Thanks so much !
Thanks so much!
Love this channel - loads of great ideas regardless of interest in recipe. Learning loads of great ninja techniques.
Glad you like them!
Bought my ninja Foodi because of you. Iâm so excited! Love the videos
Thank you so much! Congrats on the Foodi!
I am so glad I found you. Your videos and recipes for the Ninja Foodi are delicious, and my NF now goes from being a large paper weight to an essential part of my kitchen! Am working my way through your recipes and every one I see I want to make. Just finished the Bacon, Mac & Cheese and both my husband and I said at the same time, "This is the best Mac & Cheese I've ever had!" Then he added, "it isn't just good, it's decadent!" So thank you again for an awesome recipe and video that makes it all so easy. This is now a permanent addition to our short list of go to recipes! Talk about comfort food!! It's just perfect!!!
I'm so glad you both enjoyed it!
Really love love love your tutorials!! Thank you so much âșïž
Glad you like them!
I canât wait to try this!!!
I can't wait to hear how you like it!
Amazing flavors to that wonderful mac and cheese.
Thank you!
Wow! That looks fantastic!
Thank you so much!
Okay Louise my wife just made it for me! It came out amazing and she used the Ninja foodi all by herself for the first time! She was a little mad because she thought it came out better than hers LOL. She made it directly in the insert. Great recipe to test out all the skills of the Ninja foodi again amazing macaroni and cheese thank you for your hard work
That is awesome! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it!
I absolutely LOVE that you give options, AND answer questions that I didnât even ask yet!! You are honestly a home cooker that just loves making great food!
Thank you so much!!
Great video. Very clear. Thanks. Looks yummy. Aussie Bob
Thank, Bob!
That looks amazing. We just got our own Foodi and we're eager to try new things.
Dan & Jen Nevada congratulations! You are going to love the Foodi!
I've made several recipes from The Salted Pepper. They have all been excellent!
I love everything about this video! You know it's tasty when it's hand slapping good! :-D I was really hoping you'd win the bet. LOL
Me too! LOL This recipe is delicious for sure!
I am loving my new Ninja Foodie and you are really helping me! Thank you.
I'm so glad you are loving it!
You are so resourceful...I love the way you think! How did you get into cooking? Canât wait to try this dish! âșïž
đ thank you! I'm not sure that I ever "got into cooking" because I have just always loved it and have always done it. I hope you love the Mac & Cheese!
Iâm making this tonight to go with our sliders , so I made extra with breakfast. Instead of laying the bacon flat I stood it on its side. I was impressed that it actually worked. It came out so crisp that Iâm gonna cook my bacon đ„ like this every time. Canât wait to see how the Mac n cheese comes out.
I hope you enjoyed the mac and cheese! Happy New Year!
@@TheSaltedPepper We did! I loved the addition of Gouda. I also used cream cheese too.
This looks brilliant and I am going to make this soon
It's so good, I hope you love it!
omg i made this tonight and it came out very delicious thank you for your help!!!
Glad you liked it!!
Love your videos!!! So helpful!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks so much!
That idea with the rouge is great I make alot of mac and cheese in my foodi for me it a good cheap or not so cheap depends on the cheese I use but anyways I now can make one batch and make enough rouge for several more to put in a jar for later thanks
Let me know if that works out. I never thought about making up roux ahead of time, so I'm curious how it holds up. I can't see why that wouldn't work!
Looks so yummy!! Thank you for breaking it down for us newbies. â€
Delicious!! I made the roux on the stove, also added about a half cup of panko with melted butter to the topping. Otherwise followed as is and love it!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
This looks Amazing!!! I ordered my Ninja today and canât wait to receive it!! Can you tell me what accessories you recommend and use the most. Iâm so excited and your recipes are sounding so delicious!! Thank you!!!! đ
The kind of accessories that will work best for you really depend on what type of cooking you plan on doing. Here are a few I use a lot: thesaltedpepper.com/ninja-foodi-accessories/
FYI just found parchment paper circles at the dollar store that fit the 6.5 and the 8 qt!
Wonderful! I always cut mine out and it can be a pain.
What do I use the paper for?
Your videos are fantastic! đđđ
Glad you like them!
I will be making this Mac & Cheese for Thanksgiving 2021! I have LOVED every single recipe that I have made from you. You're the queen of flavor in my book.
I hope you love it!
It was fabulous! Everyone loved the mac and cheese. Thanks again!
Canât wait to make this in my new Foodi - thank you!
I hope you love it!
The Salted Pepper is the pot inside the ninja foodi deluxe 8 qt oven safe?
Great video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Oh oh. I know. Because the fan blade is round and spins to create air flow, the tips of the blades are traveling faster than the sections close to the center. So there is greater air flow towards the outside than the center.
YAY! Thanks so much for filling me in!
Just received my ninja and I'm loving it just need to practice more. I agree with Bob your site will be my go to for recipes!!! Can I view your recipe for air fried chicken strips. I tried to prepare them and they didn't turn out so well!! I saw your air fried chicken nuggets. Looking forward to the recipe!!!
You can use the chicken nugget recipe and just do strips. Here is the written recipe: thesaltedpepper.com/chicken-nuggets/
Looks great!
Thanks!
I can't wait to make this Mac and cheese. â€Love your channel.
Thank you!
Good tip with the onions! Thanks my husband hates crunching onions in mac and cheese
I hope you both love this mac and cheese!
Looks good i like it
Thank you!
Try using double cream instead of milk, and adding powdered English mustard and some crushed chillies to taste
You can also add a splash of Worcestershire sauce
I also just brought one for my wife birthday, thanks for your videos. Cornwall
Happy Birthday to your wife! I hope she loves the Foodi!
One of my favorite comfort foods.
looks amazing, the dish you tried would work same size quantity in the round version we get here in UK
Thank you! I've made this right in the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi when serving it for company and it was great. Putting it in a dish is optional.
Oh my days..... Iâm dead đ”.... absolutely delicious đ€€
Thanks!
Morning im doin some breakfast in the foodie so my girl has breakfast in bed, have a great day! Love your show as you know
Can you please call my husband! LOL LOL
My widowed momma didn't raise a fool, and I have four sisters so although I'm kinda rough I have that spot in my heart to buy flowers and open doors cause most women are very special and I wish all the good ones were treated special, im hoping your hubby doesn't overlook making it special and not just for holidays. He must have got a special lady somehow lol. Have a great day
I have to make this !!!
I hope you love it!
Love the idea of using smoked cheeses in this dish and combining the creamy cheeses with the cheddar! Who would have thought you can create a roux like that?!? Looks amazing!!! Question: More and more I'm seeing mac & cheese recipes that don't include mustard. I've always used dried mustard, thinking that it added something. Does it?
That's a good question, Wendy! I know that dry mustard is a popular ingredient in mac and cheese, I just have never found it to make a difference if a positive way. On the flip side, it can really affect the flavor in a bad way if too much is used. I just skip it, but that is my preference. I would say that this is a personal preference and if you like it in your mac and cheese, add it in. What I though really made a difference in this mac and cheese was that tiny bit of chipotle powder. Wowza, is that good!
@@TheSaltedPepper I'll go with the chipotle powder and forego the mustard. You've never steered us wrong!
This has to be the best Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe wonderful.
Thank you so much!
will have to try this out for my hubby! I did notice you said you got your cheese from sams club, I work for Sams club and thought we carried some of the items I've seen you use. Your ring even looks familiar lol I work in the Jewelry dept.
I love Sam's Club! The jewelry isn't from there though.
Thank you for telling me about not putting pyrex in the Ninja on pressure i did not know about that.
You are welcome!
Oooh, yum. Just wondering if there is any way to fit two of these cast iron pans in the Foodi, perhaps using a silicone sling and the handles alternated? I'm about to buy at least one of the pans, but would get two if I thought it would work.
Make it right in the inner pot! I only did it this way because it's pretty, but I made it a few months ago for company and needed it to be done at the same time, so I used the inner pot. Same directions.
looks good
Thank you!
I didn't see a list of everything you used.. I never heard of half and half in mac and cheese but will try that.
Here is the written recipe, I used half and half because I always stock it. You can use milk though: thesaltedpepper.com/bacon-mac-and-cheese/
I want to make this for the holidays, does it reheat well in the oven with the bacon through out? Or does it get soggy?
I usually add a little cream or half and half and it reheats just fine. The bacon isn't super crunchy to begin with, but the flavor is amazing. If you want crunchy bacon, just crumble some on top or even stir it in after reheating (but don't skip the bacon while making the recipe because it adds so much flavor to everything) and then broil the top.
I love your recipes. Got a new foodie 2 weeks ago and already made the stew which I had amazing reviews and the meat loaf with good reviews. Now I want to make this but i was wondering if I could just put the cheese and Bacon that you put in the cast iron pan just in the pot so everyone could eat at the same time this fabulous meal. Also what kind of plates/bowls are pressure cooking safe?
Thank you so much! You can make it right in the inner pot and don't worry about putting it into the cast iron or any other dish. I've done it that way when I have company and it works great! Anything metal is pressure safe and some silicone. They say not to PC with glass because it can break.
Ok I am new here but Iâve definitely decided that I have to try this after the way you looked at it like a lover after that first bite! Lmao it does look yummy!
This looks yummy. Fyi it cooks faster on the outside because it's in a dome shape so it can come to pressure. That means the outside of the bottom of the pan gets warmer, therein cooking the outskirts faster.
I just throw my bacon in the in the air fryer basket for 15 minutes and just toss it around every 5 minutes and it comes out perfect every time. There's no need to make things more complicated than necessary. My favorite restaurant just closed and they made the best bacon mushroom mac and cheese. I can't wait to try this recipe in my foodie.
I'm glad that works for you! I've tried it that way and the bacon has always cooked unevenly for me, but it could be the kind of bacon we use. I like the thick cut. I love the sound of adding mushrooms! Please let me know how it turns out!
Have you tried making apple crisp in the ninji foodi? Also have you tried the instant pot blender?
I just purchased the hot/cold blender from Ninja, so I'm going to try that out. I haven't made apple crisp, but I have made an apple crisp pie that is featured in my new cookbook. I may do a different apple crisp video down the road.
Just tried your mac & cheese recipe. WOWđđđ My wife & I agree that this is, without a doubt, the BEST mac & cheese we've ever had. (I doubled the recipe as I like to make enough that I can freeze some for future meals, esp. in the summer. Doubling it, I had no problems. I didn't have a small enough pot to do the cheese sauce (aka ROO? - not sure of spelling), so I made it on the stove. However, I've remedied that shortcoming via Amazon. REALLY like your sight so far. I agree with Beth H. re: how you provide options & answer questions. Keep the recipes coming!!!! I've just started to use my Ninja Foodi, so I'm very excited to see what else I can make with it. đ¶đ± (Our Westies & cats think the Ninja is cool too!)
Thank you so much! I hope you continue to love the Ninja Foodi, it is truly an amazing small appliance!
Yummmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!
YESSSSSSSS!
just made this in my ninja. i went a little less on the cheese but it was still amazing
I'm glad you liked it!
This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing. Can you tell me what the name of your butter dish is or where you purchased it?
If it's the silver one, then my Mom gave it to me and I'm not sure where it came from. If it's the butter bell, then I have that in my Amazon store under ideas for the kitchen. amazon.com/shop/thesaltedpepper
In my family,we have a saying, if you donât want your family to leave you need to use a lot of cheese đ§
LOL!
Now I want Mac & cheese for breakfast đđ€Łđđ too early for me to be watching this vid đ
Nothing wrong with mac and cheese for breakfast! LOL
Hey Louise, you know I love you. I love bacon; I love mac & cheese; I love this recipe. Can I replace the flour with corn starch? It looks wonderful!!
You could use a cornstarch slurry instead of the flour by mixing the milk and cornstarch together and then adding it to the cooked pasta. You will have to heat the mixture to get it to thicken, but it should work fine.
@thesaltedpepper quick question just picked a random video to ask on, but I ordered the bamboo steamer. And the first top 2 tiers stick together very well I kind of have to pull them apart to get them apart. But the very bottom one doesnt stick to it at all. I go to pick it up, first 2 are together but bottom isnt attached. And I dont want that happening in the foodi unless it is meant to be like that. How do you lift it? Silicone bands?
Mine is only a double layer and yes, I do use the silicone bands to lift it easily in and out of the Foodi.
Great recipe! I noticed eggs in a pretty holder in the background. Do you leave your eggs out of the refrigerator?
amkreationz they are fresh eggs from our chickens and you donât have refrigerate them until you wash them.
The Salted Pepper i never knew that, Thank you!
Literally JUST made this 20 minutes ago from the written recipe. I modified it to include tuna - my teen boys' favorite - and after the final mixing, just left it in the pot & broiled for 8 minutes. The pot is already empty. Also, I am loving the PIP cooking system and would appreciate knowing which small-serving products CAN be used during pressure cooking. So far I've only used my Grammie's Corning Ware, but don't want to push my luck with it. Are there any other glass/ceramic/stoneware that can be used? Thanks!
It is not recommended to pressure cook with glass/ceramic/stoneware because there is a chance it could crack under pressure. Even canning jars will crack once in a while if they have hairline cracks that you can't see, but I do use them for desserts. I would get a few metal type of pans. The baking kit from Ninja has a good size casserole pan in it and I use the Fat Daddio pans the most. You can see many of the accessories I use in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/thesaltedpepper
Could i crisp up the topping using the crisper setting on the foodie? I donât have small cast iron pans
Yes, absolutely! I just did that for company and it was perfect.
Best Mac & Cheese I've ever had. At first it was to soupy but after 15 min. rest, perfection.
Great to hear!
Would I follow the same timing if I use an alternate pasta like lentil pasta?
I honestly don't know because I've never cooked with lentil pasta. So sorry tha tI can't help.
I love watching your video's. They are so informative. I just bought a Ninja Foodi and I've only used it one time to pressure cook some chicken. It worked incredibly well, and fast. And from what I have watched on CZcams alone; I haven't even scratched the surface of what this amazing appliance is capable of.
So, I'm learning everything that I can about this WONDER of technology. Including (what I'm finding to be) an endless sea of recipe's.
Now. Concerning your incredible Bacon, Mac & Cheese video in the Ninja Foodi....have you experimented with buttermilk in place of the half-n-half?
Your thoughts?
Thank you for your response and, thank you for all that you do to help teach us how to use the Ninja Foodi in ways that we may not imagine possible.
Thank you and I hope you use the Ninja Foodi to its full potential, it's an amazing appliance! As far as the buttermilk goes, that is really a personal preference. I don't think I would like the flavor in mac and cheese, but you can certainly substitute it for the half and half for a tangier flavor.
Loved the recipe as its getting colder just wondering if you could freeze left overs cooking for 1 Cheers
Your hair looks great and I love your Mac and cheese Joan
Thank you so much!
Yummy
It is so good!
Question: Could you air fry the whole batch in the Foodi liner instead of spooning part of it into a separate container?
Yes, absolutely! I just did that when we had company and it was super easy.
@@TheSaltedPepper Thank you!! (Amazon and Pampered Chef's stocks are going to hit high numbers this month.. I want everything you have!!)
If the recipe is halved how much do.you reduce the heat? Also can these recipes be made in the 8 qt. foodi?
Yes, all my recipes can be made in the 8 qt Ninja Foodi. You would not change the cook time for half of a recipe. Happy New Year!
Hi there⊠can you tell me is air crisp on the Foodi the same as air fry on the Foodi smartlid?
Yes, it is.
That looks great.. Can I stay the night
I wish I had more people to eat the food I make! My freezer is full!
I made this with my own a cheese blend, and the wife and son raved about it. I used Pyrex to finish it but I want to get the cast iron pans like in the video. Could you tell me what size pan you used?
These are from Amazon, they are 14 ounces. Here is the link (affiliate link) amzn.to/37c8C0R I just recently got a different set from Pampered Chef that I like better though. They are the same size and price pretty much, but the handles don't swoop up. Here is the link to them: www.pamperedchef.com/pws/thesaltedpepper/shop/Cookware+%26+Bakeware/Cast+Iron/5_5%22+Cast+Iron+Skillet+Set/100250
louise regarding the pressure test, a lady on the facebook page, Barbara Carney, took my head off for suggesting that some steam comes out before its fully pressurised, I told her that on your video you said its only a little and not a problem, but she was very irate with me and said that was rubbish and she was an expert.
I have used mine twice now same thing, a little steam then it settles
What FB group was this? You are correct, steam does come out before the pot is fully pressurized. Sometimes it's a lot and sometimes it's a little, but it always releases some steam in my experiences. Once enough steam is built, the pin will pop up. Even then, I've seen some steam come out. Steam can also release during pressure cooking if too much is built, then it releases out of the black valve. This is a safety thing. That is why the black valve is loose when sealed and it's weighted. The steam is what creates the pressure against the pin to pop it up and too much will overcome the weight of the valve and allow it to release steam, too. I hope it wasn't in one of my FB groups! Sorry that happened to you!
@@TheSaltedPepper facebook, Im english but many are obviously american, this women was really awful, said who do you think you are telling me what is right. i only said what you say in your video
I often make white sauce with cornflour could you use that instead of a roux?
sure as long as you heat it up to activate the cornflour.
I am in the uk. In the Mac n cheese recipe you mentioned adding âhalf and halfâ (looked like milk). What exactly is this? I am not familiar with this term. I have just got my ninja foodi and want to try this recipe.
half and half is a combination of milk and cream. You can make it by combining 3/4 cup of whole milk with 1/4 cup of heavy cream.
Can I ask what the cup measurement is in ml please? Itâs always so difficult to find the us cup to ml, the internet is currently telling me 4 different quantities in ml to us cup. They say 200ml, 236ml, 240ml and 250ml but looking at your measuring jug it looks more 275ml! Thanks in advance
Thank you for all your great recipes for the ninja foodi. Do you have any advice for cooking gluten free pasta? I tried it and it turned to mush.
I haven't tried it, but I think my I've heard to decrease the time by 1-2 minutes.
the reason the bacon or indeed anything you put close to the outside edge of the rack gets cooked more quickly is that the insert pan itself heats up...in fact when you are doing something like hard cooked eggs you should try to keep them away from the outside edge or the shells can actually get a bit burned.
Smart! I didn't even think about that! Thanks for the tips!
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Yes, yes, yes!