BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON AND POTATO NUGGET TOPPING
I was feeling adventurous one day and wanted to try a non ooey and gooey kind of mac and cheese. This dish bakes up to be light and airy. Good way to add some veggies for the picky eaters in your family. You can also make it lower in fat by using skim milk and low fat cheeses. If you're feeling adventurous, there are many other things you could toss in here such as ham-diced and browned, left over sliced chicken, more potato nuggets or more bacon, spinach, or other veggies hanging out in the fridge that need to be used up.
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Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the broccoli and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter, and milk in a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and adobo seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, the broccoli mixture and half of the potato nuggets. Place macaroni into the baking dish and pour the cheese mixture over the pasta, mixing well. Top with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, bacon, and potato nuggets. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 655.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
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Debaki Basnet
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy bacon and the cheesy sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Aetzaz Kahout
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The broccoli mac and cheese is delicious, and the potato nugget topping is a fun and easy way to add some extra protein and flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
Najmul Pk
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The broccoli mac and cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the potato nuggets add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Nosipho Matakane
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love that I can use frozen potato nuggets to save time. The broccoli mac and cheese is also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Cathleen Williams
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. My family loves the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy potato nuggets. I often add other vegetables to the dish, such as cauliflower or zucchini.
zainab shamim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend this recipe!
joe spepe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this dish! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the potato nuggets added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this dish again, even without the broccoli.
GAMER TANVIR
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy potato nuggets. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Logan Patzke
[email protected]I made a few changes to the recipe. I used sharp cheddar cheese instead of mild cheddar cheese, and I added a bit of garlic powder to the cheese sauce. I also used frozen potato nuggets instead of making my own. The dish turned out great, and my fami
Richard Nolan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The broccoli was tender, the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the potato nuggets were crispy and golden brown. My family loved it!
MR NAZIM HOSSAIN
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The broccoli mac and cheese is delicious, and the potato nugget topping is a fun and easy way to add some extra protein and flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mukebezi Emily
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy bacon and the cheesy sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Cheese Real
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the potato nugget topping, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice crunch and flavor to the dish. The broccoli was also cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Sir Br
[email protected]This broccoli mac and cheese with bacon and potato nugget topping was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the potato nuggets added a fun and unique touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.