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grilled cheese and bacon pasta casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

i create this recipe for grilled cheese sandwich fans,it filled with grilled cheese sandwich bits

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For grilled cheese and bacon pasta casserole

  • 1 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    grilled cheese sandwich bits (about 3 thick sandwiches)
  • 1 lb
    penne pasta
  • 1 lb
    thick sliced bacon,cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 c
    butter
  • 1
    carrot,chopped
  • 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 4 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil leaves
  • 1 tsp
    seasoned pepper
  • 3/4 c
    crumbled blue cheese
  • 3 1/2 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese,divided

How To Make grilled cheese and bacon pasta casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish,and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese around the inside of the dish.Add grilled cheese sandwich bits,mix well.
  • 2
    Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil.Once the water is boiling,stir in the penne,and return to a boil.Cook the penne uncovered, stirring occasionally,until pasta has cooked through,but is still firm to the bite,about 11 minutes.Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • 3
    Place the bacon pieces into a large,deep skillet,and cook medium-high heat,stirring occasionally,until evenly browned,about 10 minutes.Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.Retain 1/4 cup of bacon drippings.Set the bacon pieces aside.
  • 4
    Melt butter and bacon drippings together in a large saucepan over medium heat,about cook and stir in carrot,about 5 minutes.Whisk in the flour,stirring frequently,until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Whisk in the milk,a little at a time,and bring the mixture to a simmer,whisking constantly until thickened.Stir in the basil and seasoned pepper,and then whisk in 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and 3 cup cheddar cheese,stirring constantly until the cheeses has melted and the sauce is smooth and thick.
  • 5
    Stir the cooked penne pasta into the cheese sauce,then lightly mix in the cooked bacon.Spread the mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese over the top.Cover the dish with foil.Bake in the preheated oven until the pasta is hot and bubbling,about 25 minutes.

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