Double-Cheese Ziti With Bacon Recipe

Name: Double-Cheese Ziti With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta; 3 cups 4% cottage cheese; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 3 cups half-and-half cream; 1 cup whole milk; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided; 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta
3 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup whole milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
3
Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, white sauce and 3/4 cup bacon; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. (Dish will be full.) Melt remaining butter. Add bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle over casserole.
4
Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon. Bake 5 minutes or until bubbly.

2217

kcal

Calories

181

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta, 3 cups 4% cottage cheese, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Double-Cheese Ziti With Bacon 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.

Double-Cheese Ziti With Bacon

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