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.

jane doe
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I made this cheesy bacon penne for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was perfectly creamy and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohsin Mahi
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This is my go-to recipe for cheesy bacon penne. It's quick and easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use any type of pasta I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Debendra Tamang
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I've made this cheesy bacon penne several times now and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I like to add some chopped green onions or chives for a little extra flavor.


Barbara Guffey
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This cheesy bacon penne is the perfect comfort food. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand. It's always delicious.


Locked Heart
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I made this cheesy bacon penne for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was perfectly creamy and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdoula Holley
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This is my go-to recipe for cheesy bacon penne. It's quick and easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use any type of pasta I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Katarzyna Sobczak
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I've made this cheesy bacon penne several times now and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I like to add some chopped green onions or chives for a little extra flavor.


Julius Precious
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This cheesy bacon penne is the perfect comfort food. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand. It's always delicious.


Manisha Rasaily
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I made this cheesy bacon penne for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was perfectly creamy and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


mohamed abdalkahlek
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This is my go-to recipe for cheesy bacon penne. It's quick and easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use any type of pasta I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Hasnain Bhai
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I've made this cheesy bacon penne several times now and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I like to add some chopped green onions or chives for a little extra flavor.


Salse Ren115
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This cheesy bacon penne is the perfect comfort food. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand. It's always delicious.


Mahmoud Tarig
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My kids loved it and my husband couldn't get enough. The cheese sauce was perfectly creamy and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Kushal Mondol
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This cheesy bacon penne was a hit with my family! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.