Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 12 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked & strained; 6 pieces turkey bacon, cooked in butter with salt & pepper; 6 chicken cutlets, cooked in olive oil, salt, and pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup Ranch dressing; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons melted butter

Servings: persons

12 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked & strained
6 pieces turkey bacon, cooked in butter with salt & pepper
6 chicken cutlets, cooked in olive oil, salt, and pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

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["Cook the pasta and set aside.", "Cook the bacon in 1 tbsp butter, salt, and pepper until crispy; set aside. When cooled cut in pieces.", "Cook the chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper until done, then cut in small pieces.", "Heat a deep skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, then add the flour and mix until it forms a paste.", "Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper and cook until smooth and bubbly.", "Add the three cheeses and stir until they're melted in.", "Add the Ranch dressing, mix well, and then add the chicken; stir until combined.", "Place the cooked pasta in a large baking dish and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, mix well.", "Pour the chicken cheese mixture over the pasta and stir until completely coated.", "In a small bowl combine bread crumbs with 2 tbsp of melted butter, mix until crumbly, then sprinkle over the macaroni.", "Sprinkle the cooked, chopped bacon evenly over the top.", "Bake at 350* uncovered for 30 minutes.", "WATCH ME MAKE THIS ON YOUTUBE:
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked & strained, 6 pieces turkey bacon, cooked in butter with salt & pepper, 6 chicken cutlets, cooked in olive oil, salt, and pepper, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Bacon Mac & Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Mac & Cheese

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