pasta, cheese, and bacon are three of my favorite things so when my best friend sent me this recipe, i knew i'd love it. it's a lighter take on mac & cheese but it didn't taste light at all!
bacon mac (adapted from cooking light)
- 3 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 12 ounces of your favorite pasta (i used cavatappi)
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk, divided (i used 2% milk)
- 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (i used ancho chili powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
preheat oven to 350
bring 6 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. add pasta; cook until al dente; drain.
combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat. gradually add remaining 1 cup milk; bring to a boil. cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. remove from heat; let stand 4 minutes or until it cools to 155°. stir in the cheese. add 1/4 teaspoon salt, onions, hot sauce, pepper, and bacon; stir. add pasta; toss. spoon into a 2-quart oven-safe pan or dish coated with cooking spray*; top with panko and parmesan mixture; bake for 15 minutes
* i used my le creuset skillet to cook the bacon and bake the pasta
make this soon!!
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