BLT Mac & Cheese

Recipe Rating:	2 Ratings3
Categories:	Breads, Pasta, Italian, Other Main Dishes, Pasta Sides, Other Side Dishes, Quick & Easy, For Kids, Healthy
Collections:	Bring on the Bacon!
Keywords:	butter, cheese, panko, macaroni, spinach, cherry, FRESH, milk, tomatoes, cheddar, crumbs, Velveeta, mac, blt, sharp, seasoned, elbow, block
Prep Time:	30 Min
Cook Time:	35 Min

Ingredients

1 - 32 oz. pkg	velveeta block cheese, cut into large cubes
1/4 c	butter
5 c	milk
1 - 16 oz. pkg	macaroni, elbow
16 oz	cheddar cheese, sharp, shredded
2 c	cherry tomatoes
1 - 9 oz. pkg	spinach, fresh
1 lb	bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
1 c	panko bread crumbs, italian seasoned

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Cooked to Perfection

Cullowhee, NC (pop. 41,052)

KimmiK

Member Since Apr 2011

Kimmi's Notes:

Mmmmmm a nice twist on Mac & Cheese!

Directions

In large microwavable bowl, place cheese cubes, butter & milk. Microwave uncovered on High 8 - 10 minutes. Stir with whisk; microwave on High 4 minutes longer. Stir again; repeat microwaving until all cheese is melted & mixture can be stirred smooth, a total of about 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water 3 minutes less than directed on box (macaroni should be firm). Drain; place in 15 x 10" (4 qt) glass baking dish. Pour melted cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Stir in shredded cheese, tomatoes & spinach.

Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle bacon & bread crumbs evenly over top. Bake 5 minutes longer or until top is lightly browned. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

NOTES: A little chopped sautéed onion can be added for variety along with a little ground mustard.

The cheese sauce can also be melted in a saucepan on the stove in place of the microwave.