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
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
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Faiz Hisham
f.h@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I loved this recipe. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumbs on top add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bradyn Bartholomew
bradyn.bartholomew@yahoo.comThis is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavors.
Gopal prasad Mandal
gopal@gmail.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different types of cheese, vegetables, or meat, and it always turns out great. It's the perfect way to use up leftovers.
Deadre Lovett
l_d80@hotmail.comThis is the perfect comfort food. It's so cheesy and satisfying, and it always makes me feel better when I'm feeling down.
Qari Shahid
qaris26@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I loved this recipe. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumbs on top add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jewaun Walters
jewaun@hotmail.comThis is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavors.
Vanessa Humphreys
h35@hotmail.comI've made this mac and cheese recipe dozens of times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a potluck, a picnic, or a family dinner.
Vincent Hill
hill-v@yahoo.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different types of cheese, vegetables, or meat, and it always turns out great. It's the perfect way to use up leftovers.
SANDIP DERVALIYA
dsandip@aol.comThis mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's so cheesy and satisfying, and it always makes me feel better when I'm feeling down.
Qudrat Agha
a.q88@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and I love the crunchy breadcrumb topping. I'll definitely be making this again.
Riasat Khan
riasat-k81@gmail.comI made this mac and cheese in a slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy, and I didn't have to worry about stirring it or checking on it.
Mike Poag
m-p@hotmail.comI topped my mac and cheese with some crumbled bacon, and it was amazing! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the dish.
Matshediso Mathabasebata
m@yahoo.comI added some cooked broccoli and cauliflower to my mac and cheese, and it was delicious! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Jaydin Warren
warren.j@yahoo.comI'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. The mac and cheese still turned out great! It was just as creamy and cheesy as the traditional version.
Faythe Becker
faythe-becker@gmail.comThis mac and cheese is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavors. My favorite is a combination of cheddar and Gruyère.
Unicorn
unicorn64@aol.comI made this mac and cheese for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Jack Van Dam
j.d@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, and my mac and cheese turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family, and they all asked for seconds. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Marley 3
marley@yahoo.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The mac and cheese is delicious, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Zubair Unar
zubair.u@hotmail.comThis mac and cheese is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumbs on top add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.