MY OWN MACARONI AND CHEESE

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I am one of those people who never follows the recipe, so this recipe is great as it lends itself to that very well. It's also a great dish to throw in all the left over meat and veggies that you may have. Generally I add ingredients until it tastes good.

Provided by JOBOS12

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bacon
4 cups macaroni
1 pinch dried basil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, sliced
2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In large pot, cook macaroni pasta in boiling salted water with a pinch of basil and one teaspoon of olive oil until al dente. Rinse with cool water. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, use a blender to mash the whole peeled tomatoes. In a large bowl combine mashed tomatoes, 1 cup of the grated Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon and bell green pepper, bacon, and chopped carrots. Mix well. Add the cooked macaroni and toss well to coat evenly.
  • Place in 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese and 2 teaspoons basil on top. Layer the sliced tomatoes over all.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.7 calories, Carbohydrate 94.9 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 864.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Sanithu Nimsitha
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bread crumbs on top, which gives it a


Curtis Reitmeyer
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bacon and peas, which gives it a nice savory flavor. I'll definite


Ihsas Khan
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of bread crumbs on top, which gives it a nice crunchy texture. I'll definitely be making


Weylin Adams
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was perfectly creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Carl Isaac
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bread crumbs on top, which gives it a


Ken Hale
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of bread crumbs on top, which gives it a nice crun


Sa Ron
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe ever! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of bread crumbs on top, which gives it a nice crunchy texture.


Rabia curtan
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I made this macaroni and cheese for my kids and they loved it! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bread crumbs on top, which gives it a nice crunchy texture.


Amini Rashid
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This is a great macaroni and cheese recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bacon and peas, which gives it a nice savory fl


Marqus Bhatti
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I've made this macaroni and cheese recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of bread crumbs on top, which gives it a nice crunchy texture.


Akarawatou Nana aiysha
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bread crumbs on top, which gives it a


Shelinah Gomez
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bacon and peas, which gives it a nice savory flavor. I'll definite


Macey Sylla
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of bread crumbs on top, which gives it a nice crunchy texture. I'll definitely be making


samir Aryal
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck dinner last week and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was perfectly creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Bheki Maseko
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This is my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The cheese sauce is so creamy and gooey, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bacon and peas, which gives it a nice savory flavor.


Samuel Hughes
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The secret is in the cheese sauce - it's made with a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, which gives it a rich and complex flavor. I al


sagr raee
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a winner! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


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