Bacon Macaroni And Cheese Cooking Light Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Macaroni And Cheese Cooking Light

• Penne Pasta
• All Purpose Flour
• Skim Milk
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Green Onion
• Dash of hot sauce (to taste)
• Pinch of black pepper
• Center Cut Bacon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt + 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water

How to Make Bacon Macaroni And Cheese Cooking Light

1. Bring 6 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a rolling boil in a large pot.
2. Add 1 pound of macaroni pasta.
3. Cook for 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth.
5. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk until combined.
6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, continuing to stir constantly.
8. Remove from heat and let stand for 4 minutes, or until the sauce has cooled to 155°F (68°C).
9. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
10. 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.
11. Stir to combine thoroughly.
12. Add the cooked macaroni pasta and gently toss to coat evenly.
13. Spoon the macaroni and cheese into a 2-quart broiler-safe dish coated with cooking spray.
14. Top with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
15. Broil for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.