BACON MAC & CHEESE

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Jalapeno pepper adds an extra kick to this bacon mac and cheese, giving it great grown-up taste. I serve this comforting dish throughout the year.-Shelly Boehm, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute jalapeno in reserved drippings. Add milk and cheeses to pan; cook and stir until blended. Stir in the onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. , Drain macaroni; add to pan with the onions and cooked bacon. Mix well. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Jeyawathani Kanapathy
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This mac and cheese was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of bacon and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Kgomotso Zeetha
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mac and cheese turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and cheesy. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Angelo Martinez
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I especially liked the fact that it was made with whole wheat pasta. It made me feel a little less guilty about eating such a rich dish.


Chinonye Chimaeze
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I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It was so creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


John Christopher
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This mac and cheese was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of bacon and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Swarup Dutta
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mac and cheese turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and cheesy. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kidi Dita
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I especially liked the fact that it was made with whole wheat pasta. It made me feel a little less guilty about eating such a rich dish.


Pashtoon Boy
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I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It was so creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamza Hafeez okarvi
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This mac and cheese was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of bacon and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Arbind Rouniyar
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mac and cheese turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and cheesy. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


ACE GAMING
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This is the best mac and cheese I have ever had! The bacon and cheese sauce are so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


XPerglowX
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was made with whole wheat pasta. It made me feel a little less guilty about eating such a rich dish.


Kayiira Jannat
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This bacon mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.