BLT Mac n Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Name: BLT Mac n Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1/4 pound elbow macaroni; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 2 leeks, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, washed, and dried; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup whole milk; Black pepper; 2 cups grated aged sharp cheddar cheese (14 ounces); 8 large Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise and seeded, or 8 vine-ripe tomatoes, tops cut off and scooped clean; 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Servings: persons

Salt
1/4 pound elbow macaroni
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 leeks, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, washed, and dried
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup whole milk
Black pepper
2 cups grated aged sharp cheddar cheese (14 ounces)
8 large Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise and seeded, or 8 vine-ripe tomatoes, tops cut off and scooped clean
1/2 cup bread crumbs

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
3
Add salt and the pasta, and cook just shy of al dente.
4
While the pasta is cooking, heat a medium-size skillet over medium heat and add the bacon.
5
Cook until crispy, about 5 minutes, then add the leeks and cook until tender, about 2 minutes more.
6
Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7
Whisk in the stock, milk, and salt and pepper and bring up to a bubble.
8
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese in a figure-eight motion.
9
Drain the pasta and combine it with the sauce.
10
Spoon the pasta into the tomato shells and garnish with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and the bread crumbs.
11
Place the tomato shells on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown on top.

570

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1/4 pound elbow macaroni, 4 slices bacon, chopped, 2 leeks, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, washed, and dried, and more.

Yes, BLT Mac n Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

BLT Mac n Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

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