pancetta chive mac & cheese

Name: Pancetta Chive Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) elbow macaroni, cooked; 16 ounce(s) cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 8 ounce(s) philadelphia chive & onion cream cheese; 4 ounce(s) pancetta, diced (boar's head)

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Jen Geelen

Wahiawa, HI

Updated on Feb 14, 2012

I was going to make the "standard" baked mac & cheese for dinner when I came across some Pancetta and Chive & Onion cream cheese in the fridge. So I figured what the heck I'll try something new. I mean my bagels had gotten moldy before I could use the cream cheese anyway, lol. I used cheddar cheese because that's what I had on hand but I think this would be really good with Monterey Jack cheese too.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

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Ingredients

16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
16 ounces cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
8 ounces philadelphia chive & onion cream cheese
4 ounces pancetta, diced (boar's head)

How To Make pancetta chive mac & cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

Saute Pancetta for 10-12 min or until cooked through and crispy.
Step 3

In a medium sauce pan, add 16 oz cheddar cheese, butter, and milk. Heat over medium until cheese is melted and creamy.
Step 4

Stir cheddar cheese mixture and pancetta into cooked pasta.
Step 5

Heat opened container of cream cheese in microwave for 30 sec, stirring after 15, to soften. Add cream cheese to pasta mixture.
Step 6

Put pasta mixture into an oven proof casserole dish. Top with 1/2 Cup shredded cheese.
Step 7

Bake for 45 min or until heated through and cheese on top has melted and become crispy.
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