Nikki's Bacon Mac n Cheese Recipe

Name: Nikki's Bacon Mac n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked (al dente) penne pasta; 2 9 oz pouches Pregresso Recipe Starters 3 cheese cooking sauce; 1/4 cup light cream; 1/2 cup milk (or just use 3/4 cup if you dont have cream); 4 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese; 8 slice american cheese; 8 slice cooked and crumbled crispy bacon; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 dash white pepper; 1/2 cup italian panko bread crumbs with cheese (or just mix plain panko with italian bread crumbs)

Servings: persons

1 lb cooked (al dente) penne pasta
2 9 oz pouches Pregresso Recipe Starters 3 cheese cooking sauce
1/4 cup light cream
1/2 cup milk (or just use 3/4 cup if you dont have cream)
4 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
8 slice american cheese
8 slice cooked and crumbled crispy bacon
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 dash white pepper
1/2 cup italian panko bread crumbs with cheese (or just mix plain panko with italian bread crumbs)

1
preheat oven to 400, spray 3 quart casserole with cooking spray.
2
in a 3 quart saucepan, heat cheese sauce, milk, and cream to boiling.
3
stir.
4
remove from heat and stir in mustard, american cheese, 2 cups cheddar, and pepper.
5
stir until cheeses are melted.
6
add pasta and half the bacon, mix well.
7
spoon pasta mix into casserole, top with remaining cheddar.
8
bake uncovered about 15 minutes and cheese is bubbly.
9
sprinkle with bread crumbs and cook an additional 5 minutes.
10
enjoy!
11
**note: measurements for cheddar and bacon are suggestions based on what i use, feel free to add more if you prefer!
12
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1781

kcal

Calories

112

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb cooked (al dente) penne pasta, 2 9 oz pouches Pregresso Recipe Starters 3 cheese cooking sauce, 1/4 cup light cream, 1/2 cup milk (or just use 3/4 cup if you dont have cream), and more.

Yes, Nikki's Bacon Mac n 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.

Nikki's Bacon Mac n Cheese

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