Rich, smoky and indulgent, this grown‑up bacon mac and cheese recipe combines crispy British smoked bacon with a velvety four‑cheese sauce, enriched with mascarpone and bitter Helles lager for depth and balance. Baked until golden and bubbling, it’s the ultimate adults‑only barbecue side, Father’s Day treat or comforting Friday-night dinner.
Heather Taylor – M&S Recipes Team
Heather has over 15 years of experience in the food industry. Since joining M&S in 2018, she has created hundreds of recipes and articles, from meal prep tips to achieving the crispiest roasties.
1HR
Total time
Ingredients
Servings
8
100 g
M&S Remarksable Value unsalted British butter
75 g
M&S Remarksable Value plain white flour
1 tin
(330 ml)
(330 ml)
M&S Helles lager
400 ml
M&S Remarksable Value whole milk
1 bag
(250 g)
(250 g)
M&S a blend of four cheeses
100 g
M&S mascarpone cheese
2 tsp
Dijon mustard
2 packs
(55 g each)
(55 g each)
M&S British crispy smoked bacon strips, crumbled
500 g
M&S Remarksable Value macaroni
Nutrition per serving
Calories
643kcal
Fat
32.3 g
Saturates
19.2 g
Sugars
5.4 g
Salt
840.9 mg
