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BLT Mac 'n Cheese
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Brief Description
Hearty version of the kid's favorite meal
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Main Ingredient
Cheese
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Category: Pasta
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 30 min(s)
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Cook Time: 35 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Notes:
Can add chopped sautéed onion for variety, along with a little ground mustard. The cheese sauce can be melted in a saucepan on the stove instead of the microwave.
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Posted By: simplysouthern
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Posted On: Jul 26, 2013
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 32 ounces - Velveeta Cheese loaf
- 1/4 cups - Butter
- 4 cups - Whole Milk
- 16 ounces - Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cups - Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded; 8 oz
- 2 cups - Small Cherry Tomatoes
- 9 ounces - Fresh Spinach
- 1 pounds - Bacon cooked crisply, crumbled
- 1 cups - Progresso plain or Italian-Style Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs
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.
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