EASY WEEKNIGHT BACON MAC 'N CHEESE

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Bacon-spiked macaroni and cheese in just 15 minutes! Our Progresso™ Recipe Starters® creamy three cheese cooking sauce plus American cheese slices make it extra cheesy and creamy. Check our oven directions if you prefer you mac baked.

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Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 (9 ounce) pouch Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
8 slices American cheese, diced
1 (3 ounce) package cooked real bacon pieces or bits
Progresso® Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cooking sauce to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon; set aside. Stir in pasta and remaining bacon. If necessary, cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Mix reserved bacon with bread crumbs; sprinkle over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 73.4 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1738.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Brendan Pearce
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it always disappears quickly!


LUCY HINNEH
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! They especially loved the bacon and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Robertson Lincoln
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This is a great recipe for a family meal. It's easy to make and everyone loves it. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Mayna Maya
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always perfect. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the addition of bacon and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


afzal julke
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This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the creamy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Limpho Nthimo
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Emmanuel Iwuozo
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. The bacon and cheese are a classic combination and the crispy breadcrumb topping adds a nice touch of crunch.


Aamir Tanha143
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Muazu aliyu
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so easy. I'm so glad I did! This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The bacon and cheese are the perfect combination, and the crispy breadcrumb topping is


Thanks Thanks
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the bacon and cheese, and the adults loved the creamy sauce and crispy topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Temmy Tush
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the addition of bacon and the crispy breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again soon!