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Broccoli Bacon Mac and Cheese
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Brief Description
One-pan dish with hidden vegetables via butternut squash puree added for healthy creaminess.
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Main Ingredient
elbow macaroni
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Category: Pasta
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 10 min(s)
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Cook Time: 20 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Source:
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/one-pan-broccoli-bacon-mac-n-cheese
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Notes:
Calories 339 Fat 10 g Satfat 5.7 g Monofat 2.8 g Polyfat 0.7 g Protein 18 g Carbohydrate 45 g Fiber 4 g Cholesterol 29 mg Iron 3 mg Sodium 566 mg Calcium 267 mg
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Posted By: mcarr
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Posted On: Sep 02, 2015
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 2 slices - center-cut bacon chopped
- 3 cloves - garlic minced
- 2 cups - unsalted chicken stock
- 1 cups - 1% low-fat milk
- 1 packages - (10-ounce) frozen butternut squash puree (OR mashed pumpkin or sweet potato) thawed
- 10 ounces - uncooked large elbow macaroni
- 3 cups - chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoons - salt
- 1/2 teaspoons - freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces - sharp cheddar cheese (about 1-1/4 cups) shredded and divided
Directions:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 4 minutes or until crispy, turning at least once. Remove bacon from pan and set aside.
Remove all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from pan. Add garlic to drippings in pan; sauté for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Add chicken stock, milk, and squash puree to pan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Add pasta; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in broccoli; cover and cook 3 minutes or until pasta is done and sauce is thickened.
Stir in salt, pepper, and 4 ounces of cheese. Sprinkle bacon and remaining cheese on top.
Cover; let stand 1 minute before serving.
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