Mac And Cheese With Peas And Bacon Recipe

Name: Mac And Cheese With Peas And Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat macaroni; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 pint heavy cream; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 10 ounces frozen peas; 2 slices bacon; 2 garlic cloves, finely diced; salt; italian seasoning; fresh black pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces whole wheat macaroni
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 pint heavy cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
10 ounces frozen peas
2 slices bacon
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
salt
italian seasoning
fresh black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil on the stove top. Cook macaroni until al dente, following package directions.
3
While the pasta cooks, melt butter in large microwavable mixing bowl. When pasta is done, drain and pour into the bowl, mixing to coat with butter.
4
Stir in heavy cream and cheeses. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste. (I used about 6 turns of the pepper mill, 6 shakes of Italian seasoning, and just a pinch of salt.) Stir thoroughly. Add frozen peas and stir again.
5
In frying pan over low to medium heat, cook two pieces of bacon. As the bacon gets close to being crisped, add the garlic cloves and cook until they are clear. Drain bacon and garlic on paper towels.
6
Pour the macaroni mixture into an 8x8 baking pan. Break the bacon into bits. Sprinkle the bacon and garlic over the top of the macaroni mixture.
7
Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is crispy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 12 ounces whole wheat macaroni, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 pint heavy cream, 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Mac And Cheese With Peas And 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mac And Cheese With Peas And Bacon

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