Ingredients for Bacon Macaroni And Cheese Cooking Light
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups Skim Milk
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped Green Onion
- 1 dash Hot Sauce (to taste)
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 4 ounces cooked and crumbled Center Cut Bacon
- 1 tablespoon + 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 6 quarts Water
- Cooking Spray
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How to Make Bacon Macaroni And Cheese Cooking Light
- Bring 6 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a rolling boil in a large pot.
- Add 1 pound of macaroni pasta.
- Cook for 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, continuing to stir constantly.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 4 minutes, or until the sauce has cooled to 155°F (68°C).
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion, a dash of your favorite hot sauce (to taste), a pinch of black pepper, and 4 ounces of cooked and crumbled bacon.
- Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Add the cooked macaroni pasta and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Spoon the macaroni and cheese into a 2-quart broiler-safe dish coated with cooking spray.
- Top with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Broil for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
64 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
41g
Carbs
16g
