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BLT Mac ‘n Cheese

Blogger Arlene Cummings of Cooking With Sugar shares a twist on the classic Mac ‘N Cheese with her BLT Mac ‘N Cheese. This guaranteed crowd-pleaser combines creamy mac ‘n cheese with bacon, spinach and tomatoes.

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Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 1 hr 5 min
Servings 10

Ingredients

1: loaf (32 oz) prepared cheese product, cut into large cubes

1/4: cup butter

4: cups whole milk

1: package (16 oz) elbow macaroni

2: cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

2: cups small cherry tomatoes

1: bag (9 oz) fresh spinach

1: lb bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

1: cup Progresso® plain or Italian-style panko crispy bread crumbs

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Directions

1 In large microwavable bowl, place cheese cubes, butter and milk. Microwave uncovered on High 8 to 10 minutes. Stir with whisk; microwave on High 4 minutes longer. Stir again; repeat microwaving until all cheese is melted and mixture can be stirred smooth, a total of about 15 minutes.
2 Heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water 3 minutes less than directed on box (macaroni should be firm). Drain; place in 15x10-inch (4-quart) glass baking dish. Pour melted cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Stir in shredded cheese, tomatoes and spinach.
3 Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle bacon and bread crumbs evenly over top. Bake 5 minutes longer or until top is lightly browned. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

A little chopped sautéed onion can be added for variety along with a little ground mustard.

The cheese sauce can also be melted in a saucepan on the stove in place of the microwave.

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Posted 3/7/2013 4:13:20 AM REPORT ABUSE Momwith2boys said:

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This is a wonderful dish and a nice twist on a family favorite! Also, a good way to work in the extra veggies for kids :)

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Posted 1/27/2013 8:16:18 AM REPORT ABUSE chattybeegood said:

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Enter your review here...I make mac and cheese alot. I make the base like the recipe, mean while I brown one large onion and one green pepper and one red pepper in saute pan, when done I add it to the mac and cheese with a can of italian diced tomatoes and then put the bacon and crumbs on top, even people that dont like tomatoes like this dish.

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Posted 10/28/2012 5:08:08 PM REPORT ABUSE RS419 said:

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We absolutely loved this dish! It was so rich and creamy. I had some difficulty mixing in all the spinach and used italian bread crumbs. I think next time I would mix everything in a big bowl before placing it in the pan and use panko bread crumbs for a little more crunch. Definitely a keeper and recommend making it to anyone!

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