Bacon and Sriracha Macaroni and Cheese

4.50 from 2 votes

Combine spicy and smoky flavors into this Bacon Sriracha Macaroni and Cheese. It's creamy, cheesy, and super delicious!

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Global

Servings: servings

Calories: 660kcal

4 slices bacon cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion diced finely
2 cloves garlic minced
1 small red bell pepper diced finely
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 13.5- ounce can full-fat coconut milk {recommended: Native Forest Organic}
1 12- ounce can evaporated milk
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 tablespoons Sriracha hot chile sauce
8 ounces whole wheat macaroni cooked according to package directions {recommended: Barilla}
½ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs {recommended: Ian's}

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 11" x 7" casserole dish with cooking spray, set aside.
In a Dutch oven or high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon pieces until crisp. Remove the bacon pieces to drain on paper towel, leaving the bacon grease the skillet.
Add in the butter, and once melted, add in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until just tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle on the flour, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, just to remove the flour flavor. Then whisk in the coconut milk and evaporated milk. Add in the paprika, dry mustard, and salt. And continue to cook until mixture become just slightly thickened.
Remove mixture from heat, and stir in the cheese, continuing to stir until completely melted. Add in the Sriracha sauce.
Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce, and stir well to coat. Spoon the entire mixture (extra sauce and all) into the prepared casserole dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the cooked bacon pieces and Panko. Sprinkle over top of macaroni.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

Like it hot? Add more Sriracha for even more spicy flavor.