bacon mac n cheese

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51 Pinches
Joplin, MO
Updated on Apr 4, 2012

Doesn't get much better than pasta, cheese sauce and bacon!

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yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta
  • 1/2 - 3/4 pounds bacon
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

How To Make bacon mac n cheese

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta el dente. Drain, but don't rinse. Return the pasta to the pot.
  • Step 2
    Cook bacon then set pieces aside on paper towel. Pour off the fat into an empty can, and add garlic to the hot pan. Stirring, cook for about 2 minutes over medium heat until fragrant. Dont let the garlic brown, it will become bitter.
  • Step 3
    Pour in the cream. Bring the cream to a boil over medium heat Stir to bring up the garlic and any bits from the pan. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Crumble the bacon Add bacon and cheese, to the cream. Cook 3 minutes until sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 5
    Add pasta to the pan and stir to coat well. Cook over medium heat another 2 or 3 minutes, until bubbling and heated through.
  • Step 6
    Top with green onions and serve.

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