Cheesy Broccoli Macaroni With Bacon
Created by Chef shapeweaver on August 7, 2012
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Recipe #6137
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon ,cooked slightly crisp, divided
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni ( I used rotini )
- 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli,thawed
- 8 ounces processed cheese food,cubed (like velveeta )
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/3 cup shredded sharp chedder cheese
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions.
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Step 2: When pasta is almost done, add broccoli.
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Step 3: Cook until broccoli is just heated through.
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Step 4: Drain, and return to pan.
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Step 5: Over low to medium heat add cubed cheese,4 pieces of crumbled bacon,milk,salt and pepper.( you might need to add a bit more milk so it won't be to thick ).
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Step 6: Stir until cheese is melted.
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Step 7: Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
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Step 8: Sprinkle top with shredded cheese, crumble remaining bacon and sprinkle over cheese.
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Step 9: Bake for 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (183.6 g)
- Calories 216.3
- Total Fat - 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.9 g
- Cholesterol - 24.7 mg
- Sodium - 788.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 27.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3 g
- Sugars - 4.1 g
- Protein - 14.2 g
- Calcium - 73.7 mg
- Iron - 2.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 23.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.6 mg