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.

Provided by Progresso

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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

Muhammad Sikandar Wains
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This was delicious!


Md ibrahim 2021
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This is the best mac n' cheese I've ever had! The bacon and cheese sauce were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


RIZWAN SHAHZAD
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Emma hargraves
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This is my new favorite mac n' cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The bacon and cheese sauce are amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Olivia Lebel
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Mdmijanur Islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The macaroni cooks in just a few minutes and the cheese sauce comes together quickly. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the cheese sauce is creamy and delicious.


Amber Lang
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the cheese sauce is always smooth and creamy. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand.


Ch Ateeq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kerlin Chisanga
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This was the best mac n' cheese I've ever had! The bacon and cheese sauce were perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


xenon reflex
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I'm not a huge fan of mac n' cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The bacon and cheese sauce were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Music Milam
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This is my new go-to mac n' cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand.


wise nhlaka
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I made this last night and it was so easy and delicious! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it was the perfect amount of cheesiness. My kids loved it too.


Sardaran
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This bacon mac n' cheese 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.