Four Cheese with Bacon Mac
Makes
12
Prep
10
m
Cook
10
m
Bake
20
m
Broil
3
m
Ingredients
Directions
- 1 of 6 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 3-quart broiler-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling.
- 2 of 6 Cook cavatappi 8 minutes in boiling water, then drain. Meanwhile, in medium-size saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Carefully pour off drippings, returning 2 tablespoons to pan. Add butter.
- 3 of 6 Whisk in flour until smooth. In a thin stream, whisk in milk. Stir in onion flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. In large bowl, toss together cheddar, colby-Jack and mozzarella.
- 4 of 6 Remove milk mixture from heat; whisk in American cheese and 1-1/4 cups of the cheddar mixture. Toss bacon pieces with remaining shredded cheese.
- 5 of 6 In pasta pot, combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce. Pour half into prepared dish. Sprinkle with a generous cup of the bacon-cheese mixture. Repeat layering.
- 6 of 6 Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil and broil 3 minutes, until top is lightly browned. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information for Four Cheese with Bacon Mac
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Per Serving: 11 g sat. fat, 63 mg chol., 21 g Fat, total, 33 g carb., 20 g pro., 404 kcal cal., 616 mg sodium, 2 g fiber
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Per Serving: 11 g sat. fat, 63 mg chol., 21 g Fat, total, 33 g carb., 20 g pro., 404 kcal cal., 616 mg sodium, 2 g fiber
