Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 (18 oz) can progresso recipe starters creamy three cheese cooking sauce
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded american cheese loaf
1 (2.5 oz) package cooked real bacon pieces or bits
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
progresso (r) italian style panko crispy bread c r

Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat cooking sauce, milk and garlic to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta, bacon and bell pepper. Spoon into casserole.
Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	334.23 Kcal (1399 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.38g	31%
Cholesterol	50.5mg	17%
Sodium	590.77mg	25%
Potassium	103.5mg	2%
Total Carbs	16.44g	5%
Sugars	5.2g	21%
Dietary Fiber	4.93g	20%
Protein	18.35g	37%
Vitamin C	15.8mg	26%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	41%
Iron	6.7mg	37%
Calcium	340.4mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.39 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.26g	31%
Cholesterol	20.46mg	17%
Sodium	239.31mg	25%
Potassium	41.92mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.66g	5%
Sugars	2.11g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2g	20%
Protein	7.43g	37%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	41%
Iron	2.7mg	37%
Calcium	137.9mg	34%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.6

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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