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Dressed-Up Bacon Mac and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Dressed-Up Bacon Mac and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens)
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
634
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart shallow casserole dish. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain; transfer the pasta to the prepared casserole dish along with 1/4 cup of the cold milk. (This will cool the pasta and prevent it from becoming gummy.)
  2. Meanwhile, mix the cheeses together in a small bowl. Beat the eggs with 1/4 cup of the milk in a medium bowl. Add the scallions, bread and half of the cheese to the egg mixture; set aside.
  3. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from the pan. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until just brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour, cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add the remaining 1 3/4 cups milk and 3/4 cup water to the skillet. Bring to a boil, whisking until thick. Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk to cool slightly. Whisk in the remaining cheese. Add the sauce to the macaroni; stir to combine.
  4. Crumble up the bacon and add it to the egg/bread mixture. Spread evenly over the pasta. Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven; let sit 5 minutes before serving.
  5. Photograph by Tina Rupp
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 633.54 Kcal (2653 kJ)
Calories from fat 244.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.14g 42%
Cholesterol 148.76mg 50%
Sodium 947.33mg 39%
Potassium 578.58mg 12%
Total Carbs 60.02g 20%
Sugars 11.2g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.69g 11%
Protein 36.62g 73%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 776.7mg 78%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.72 Kcal (748 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.66g 42%
Cholesterol 41.96mg 50%
Sodium 267.23mg 39%
Potassium 163.21mg 12%
Total Carbs 16.93g 20%
Sugars 3.16g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 11%
Protein 10.33g 73%
Vitamin C 1mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 15%
Calcium 219.1mg 78%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.4
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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