CHEESY BACON PENNE

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This satisfying classic gets its flair by mixing in two of the best foods around: bacon and garlic!-Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 2 cups of cheese until melted. Remove from the heat. , Drain pasta; add pasta and 1/3 cup bacon to cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon. , Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 24g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Elliott Gonzalez
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This cheesy bacon penne is to die for! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds the perfect amount of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


God is Good Arianna
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I've made this cheesy bacon penne several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can customize it with different types of cheese and bacon. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal or a speci


Zahid Gill
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This cheesy bacon penne is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy sauce and the smoky flavor of the bacon. I highly recommend this recipe!


Haji Rauf
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I made this cheesy bacon penne for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amber Messinger
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This cheesy bacon penne is to die for! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds the perfect amount of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Lily Brems
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I've made this cheesy bacon penne several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can customize it with different types of cheese and bacon. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal or a speci


MD Alomgir Molla
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This cheesy bacon penne is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy sauce and the smoky flavor of the bacon. I highly recommend this recipe!


Eliza Gonzalez
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I made this cheesy bacon penne for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ddungu Francis
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This cheesy bacon penne is to die for! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds the perfect amount of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Will Adams
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I've made this cheesy bacon penne several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can customize it with different types of cheese and bacon. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal or a speci


Bishal Pun
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This cheesy bacon penne is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy sauce and the smoky flavor of the bacon. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sunflower-Tie
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I made this cheesy bacon penne for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Nur
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This cheesy bacon penne is to die for! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds the perfect amount of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Country Band
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I've made this cheesy bacon penne several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can customize it with different types of cheese and bacon. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal or a speci


Jean Bosco Safari
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This cheesy bacon penne is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy sauce and the smoky flavor of the bacon. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sheshisile Sithole
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I made this cheesy bacon penne for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely make this again and again.


Saeed Mirwani
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This cheesy bacon penne was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.