spinach & bacon mac 'n cheese
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I saw a recipe similar to this in a magazine and decided to try my own take on it.
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yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
25 Min
cook time
25 Min
Ingredients For spinach & bacon mac 'n cheese
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3 cuncooked bow-tie pasta (8 oz.)
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1/2 lbbacon, sliced into ine-inch pieces
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2 Tbspbutter
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2 clovegarlic, finely minced
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2 smonions, finely chopped
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1/4 call-purpose flour
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salt & pepper, to taste
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2 cmilk
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2 cshredded, mild or sharp cheddar cheese
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6 ozfresh spinach leaves
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cherry tomatoes, for garnish, optional
How To Make spinach & bacon mac 'n cheese
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1In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
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2Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until crisp; remove to paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
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3In 3-quart saucepan, heat butter and reserved bacon drippings over medium heat until butter is melted. Add garlic and onion; cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in flour, salt and pepper with whisk until smooth. Stir in milk; heat to boiling. Stir in cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
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4Pour cheese sauce over pasta; stir until coated. Stir in spinach. Reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon; stir remaining bacon into pasta mixture. Divide pasta mixture among 6 serving bowls; garnish with reserved bacon.
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5Garnish with cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, or sliced baby bella mushrooms.
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