Bacon and Grilled Onion Mac and Cheese

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   Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.

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   Meanwhile, spray grill pan with cooking spray; heat on medium heat.

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   Add onions; drizzle with oil.

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   Cook 4 to 5 min.

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   or until onions are lightly charred, turning after 3 min.

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   Chop onions.

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   Cook and stir bacon in medium saucepan until crisp.

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   Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving drippings in pan; drain bacon on paper towels.

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    Add flour to reserved drippings; cook and stir 1 min.

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    Gradually stir in milk; cook 3 to 5 min.

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    or until thickened, stirring constantly.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Add 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, onions and half the bacon; mix well.

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    Drain pasta; return to pan.

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    Add cheese sauce; mix well.

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    Spoon into 1.5-L casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese and bacon.

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    Bake 20 min.

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    or until heated through.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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