blt mac & cheese

Name: BLT Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 - 32 oz. package(s) velveeta block cheese, cut into large cubes; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 5 cup(s) milk; 1 - 16 oz. package(s) macaroni, elbow; 16 ounce(s) cheddar cheese, sharp, shredded; 2 cup(s) cherry tomatoes; 1 - 9 oz. package(s) spinach, fresh; 1 pound(s) bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled; 1 cup(s) panko bread crumbs, italian seasoned

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Cullowhee, NC

Updated on Jan 17, 2012

Mmmmmm a nice twist on Mac & Cheese!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 35 Min

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Ingredients

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

How To Make blt mac & cheese

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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.
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