# Bacon Weave Pasta Pies This DudeFoods Colby Jack Mac and Cheese Pie has an Impressive Bacon Crust By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-and-cheese-pie References: [dudefoods](http://dudefoods.com/the-colby-jack-mac-and-cheese-pie-with-a-bacon-crust/) & [allthingsmacandcheese](http://allthingsmacandcheese.com/mac-and-cheese-recipes/meat-lovers-mac-and-cheese/bacon-mac-and-cheese-pie) If cheesy macaroni is one of your favorite foods, this [mac and cheese pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-mac-n-cheese) recipe from DudeFoods is definitely worth trying at home. The Colby Jack Mac and [Cheese Pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cream-cheese-schmear) has a [bacon weave crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-caesars-bacon-crust-pizza) on top, making it even more savory and delicious. In fact, the crust is fully made out of crunchy bacon and isn't a mere porky lattice. The meal was recently featured on the blog All Things Mac and Cheese (formerly known as 30 Days, 30 Ways Macaroni & Cheese). The pasta is made with shredded Wisconsin colby jack cheese mixed with a bit of grated parmesan cheese. Bread crumbs, ground nutmeg and basil leaves are also used in this delicious dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bacon Crust:** Opportunity for food industry to explore creative and unique crust options using bacon. - **Cheesy Macaroni Pie:** Opportunity for ready-to-eat meal industry to create convenient and indulgent macaroni pie variations. - **Bacon as Ingredient:** Opportunity for food suppliers to develop innovative products incorporating bacon in unexpected ways. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** Food companies can create new and innovative products using bacon as a central ingredient. - **Ready-to-eat Meal Industry:** Pre-packaged meal companies can capitalize on the popularity of macaroni and cheese with unique variations of cheesy macaroni pies. - **Food Suppliers:** Suppliers can offer innovative bacon products and ingredients to cater to the demand for unique and flavorful dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bacon-Packed Heat-and-Eat Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-macaroni-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-pizzas.md) - [Seasonal Sharp Cheddar Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-and-cheddar-pizza.md) - [Festive Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pigs-in-blankets-mac-cheese.md) - [Fast-Food Bacon Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-potato-pie.md) - [Thick Mac and Cheese Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-macaroni-dish.md) - [Cheesy Baked Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-nodough-bowls.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Vegetarian Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-macaroni.md) - [Smoky Macaroni Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-mac-cheese.md)