BACON-PEPPER MAC AND CHEESE

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Enjoy this cheesy pasta casserole made using bacon, Gold Medal® flour and Progresso® bread crumbs - perfect for dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (10 oz)
1/3 cup butter
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 1/4 cups milk
10 slices packaged precooked bacon (from 2.1-oz package), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4 oz Muenster cheese, shredded (1 cup)
2 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the butter in small bowl. Stir bell pepper and onions into butter in saucepan. Increase heat to medium; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and mustard. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Increase heat to medium-high. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Gently stir in bacon and pasta.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Pour into casserole. Stir bread crumbs into melted butter in small bowl. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1010, Carbohydrate 91 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1790 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

ali javed
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This is my go-to recipe for mac and cheese. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit.


Angle Jannat
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food.


David Aletor
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still very good.


Mudassar ali Mudassar ali
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The bacon and pepper add a nice touch of flavor.


Elisha Mingo
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Keg Tron
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less pepper next time.


Sonya Bilsbury
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mac and cheese turned out dry. I think I may have overcooked the pasta.


Keeley Gallo
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and cheesy. I highly recommend it.


Aldamah Mwani Hussein
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I made this recipe for my family last night, and they loved it! The kids especially enjoyed the bacon and pepper. I will definitely be making this again.


Hameed Ur rehman
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This recipe is a winner! It's so easy to make, and the results are amazing. The bacon and pepper add a delicious smoky flavor to the mac and cheese, and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.