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Bacon Macaroni and Cheese (Cooking Light) Recipe

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese (Cooking Light) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz penne pasta
4 tsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk, divided
2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 tsp hot sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
2 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 1/4 tsp salt, divided

Directions:

Bring 6 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add 1 cup milk; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let stand 4 minutes or until it cools to 155°. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, onions, hot sauce, pepper, and bacon; stir. Add pasta; toss. Spoon into a 2-quart broiler-safe dish coated with cooking spray; top with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil 7 minutes. (Be sure to preheat broiler).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	234.72 Kcal (983 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.12g	22%
Cholesterol	41.46mg	14%
Sodium	1553.49mg	65%
Potassium	111.73mg	2%
Total Carbs	11.91g	4%
Sugars	4.38g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	10%
Protein	13.81g	28%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	396.4mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.86 Kcal (477 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.85g	22%
Cholesterol	20.11mg	14%
Sodium	753.61mg	65%
Potassium	54.2mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.78g	4%
Sugars	2.12g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	10%
Protein	6.7g	28%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	26%
Calcium	192.3mg	40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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