four cheese with bacon

(2 RATINGS)
32 Pinches
coaltownship, PA
Updated on Sep 25, 2010

its really good,the kids enjoy it.and i do to.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    heat oven to 350 ,coat a 3 quart broiler dish with nonstick cooking spray.bring a large pot lightly salted water to boiling.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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