Cracker Barrel - Sides
Bacon Mac n' Cheese
Bacon Mac n' Cheese costs $4.99 at Cracker Barrel in 2026 and comes in at ~430 cal. That is $1.02 above the average Sides item on the menu.
About the Bacon Mac n' Cheese
The baked mac n cheese with smoked bacon folded through. An upgrade nobody regrets.
Cracker Barrel sides are a bigger part of the experience than at most chains, since nearly every dinner entree includes two or three of them in the price. Extra sides like this one run a few dollars, and the calorie spread across the sides list is wide, so what you pick genuinely changes the meal.
Prices verified July 9, 2026. Menu prices vary slightly by location and calorie counts are approximate as served.
How the Bacon Mac n' Cheese Compares
Against other Sides items at Cracker Barrel (category average: $3.97, ~264 cal).
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon Mac n' Cheese (this item) | $4.99 | ~430 cal |
| Hashbrown Casserole | $3.49 | 190 cal |
| Loaded Hashbrown Casserole | $4.49 | ~290 cal |
| Hashbrown Casserole Tots | $4.29 | ~250 cal |
| Fried Cinnamon Apples | $3.49 | 130 cal |
| Mashed Potatoes with Sawmill Gravy | $3.49 | ~230 cal |
Bacon Mac n' Cheese FAQ
How much is the Bacon Mac n' Cheese at Cracker Barrel in 2026?
The Bacon Mac n' Cheese costs $4.99 at Cracker Barrel in 2026. Prices can vary slightly by location, usually within a dollar. For context, the average Sides item at Cracker Barrel runs about $3.97, so this one sits above the category average.
How many calories are in the Cracker Barrel Bacon Mac n' Cheese?
The Bacon Mac n' Cheese has approximately 430 cal as served. The average Sides item at Cracker Barrel is around 264 calories, which makes this one heavier than the category average. Calorie counts are approximate and can change with sides and preparation.
Does the Bacon Mac n' Cheese come with sides at Cracker Barrel?
The Bacon Mac n' Cheese is a side or shareable item, so it is ordered alongside an entree rather than coming with sides of its own. Most Cracker Barrel dinner entrees include two country sides in the listed price.
What is a cheaper alternative to the Bacon Mac n' Cheese?
Within the same Sides category, the Sawmill Gravy at $1.49 is the lowest priced option at Cracker Barrel.
Quick Summary
Verified Jul 9, 2026. Prices may vary by location.
