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Bacon-Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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Bacon-Broccoli Mac and Cheese
  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 8
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Take normal mac and cheese to the next level with steamed broccoli, crispy bacon and Gouda and cheddar cheeses.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 23, 2015

Ingredients

  • 1 box (1 lb) elbow macaroni (about 6 cups)
  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup sliced shallots
  • 6 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 4 cups milk
  • 12 oz white Cheddar cheese, shredded (3 cups)
  • 8 oz Gouda cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • 20 round buttery crackers, coarsely crushed
Make With
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Meanwhile, cook broccoli as directed on package.
  • 2
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook shallots in bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens.
  • 3
    Remove from heat. Add 2 cups of the Cheddar cheese and the Gouda cheese; stir until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni and broccoli and crumbled bacon. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed crackers and remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

650 Calories, 31g Total Fat, 33g Protein, 61g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
650
Total Fat
31g
0%
Saturated Fat
17g
0%
Sodium
1470mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
61g
0%
Dietary Fiber
5g
0%
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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