four cheese with bacon

How To Make four cheese with bacon

• 1

  heat oven to 350 ,coat a 3 quart broiler dish with nonstick cooking spray.bring a large pot lightly salted water to boiling.
• 2

  cook cavatappi 8 minutes in broiling water then drain.meanwhile,in medium size saucepan cook bacon over medium heat until crisp ,6 min.transfer to paper towels. carefully pour off drippings,returning 2 tablespoons to pan ,add butter.
• 3

  whisk flour until smooth,in a thin stream,whisk in milk. stir in onion flakes,salt and pepper.bring to boil over medium high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 2 min,in large bowl, toss cheddar,Colby - jack and mozzarella.
• 4

  remove milk mixture from heat,whisk in American cheese and 1 1/4 cups of cheddar mixture.toss in bacon pieces with remaining shredded cheese.
• 5

  in pasta pot combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce. pour half into prepared dish sprinkle with generous cup of the bacon cheese mixture.repeat layering.
• 6

  bake at 350 for 20 minutes ,increase oven temperature to broil and broil 3 minutes until top is lightly browned.cool slightly before serving.
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