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prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
12
Ingredients
- 1 box cavatappi
- 6 slices bacon diced
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups 2 percent milk
- 1/2 teaspoon onion flakes, dehydrated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound shrap chedder cheese shredded
- 1 cup colby jack cheese 4 ounces shredded
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 ounces
- 8 slices kraft deli deluxe american cheese 6 ounces
How To Make four cheese with bacon
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Step 1heat oven to 350 ,coat a 3 quart broiler dish with nonstick cooking spray.bring a large pot lightly salted water to boiling.
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Step 2cook 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.
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Step 3whisk 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.
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Step 4remove milk mixture from heat,whisk in American cheese and 1 1/4 cups of cheddar mixture.toss in bacon pieces with remaining shredded cheese.
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Step 5in pasta pot combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce. pour half into prepared dish sprinkle with generous cup of the bacon cheese mixture.repeat layering.
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Step 6bake 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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