~ creamy white cheddar & bacon - mac & cheese ~
The kids said this was awesome! That's all I need to know. I hope you try it sometime... the sauce was so creamy..it took all I had not to have a spoonful! LOL
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 - 6
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cooked and drained pasta - i used a mixture
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 can cream of cheddar soup
- 8 ounces block- white sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
- 1/4 cup real bacon bits - divided
- pinch - cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon each - salt, pepper and onion powder
- 4 tablespoons butter
- handful - seasoned panko crumbs
How To Make ~ creamy white cheddar & bacon - mac & cheese ~
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Step 1Prepare pasta, drain, cover and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray an 11 x 7 casserole dish or a 9 inch deep pie plate with non stick spray or grease with butter. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add soup, milk, cheese, spices, butter. Cook and stir until cheese and butter is melted and you have a silky sauce. Don't burn. Stir in 3/4 of the bacon.
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Step 2Mix the sauce with the pasta. Spread into prepared dish. Sprinkle with Panko crumbs and remainder of bacon.
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Step 3Place in oven and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until nice and bubbly. Serve immediately.
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Category:
Pasta Sides
Category:
Other Side Dishes
Category:
Casseroles
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#cheesy
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#bacon
Keyword:
#pasta
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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