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Mac and Cheese With Peas and Bacon Recipe

Mac and Cheese With Peas and Bacon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz whole wheat macaroni
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 pint heavy cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
10 oz frozen peas
2 slices bacon
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
salt
italian seasoning
fresh black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil on the stove top. Cook macaroni until al dente, following package directions.
While the pasta cooks, melt butter in large microwavable mixing bowl. When pasta is done, drain and pour into the bowl, mixing to coat with butter.
Stir in heavy cream and cheeses. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste. (I used about 6 turns of the pepper mill, 6 shakes of Italian seasoning, and just a pinch of salt.) Stir thoroughly. Add frozen peas and stir again.
In frying pan over low to medium heat, cook two pieces of bacon. As the bacon gets close to being crisped, add the garlic cloves and cook until they are clear. Drain bacon and garlic on paper towels.
Pour the macaroni mixture into an 8x8 baking pan. Break the bacon into bits. Sprinkle the bacon and garlic over the top of the macaroni mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is crispy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	878.97 Kcal (3680 kJ)
Calories from fat	515.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.23g	88%
Cholesterol	180.76mg	60%
Sodium	823.04mg	34%
Potassium	351.35mg	7%
Total Carbs	52.93g	18%
Sugars	3.54g	14%
Dietary Fiber	6.94g	28%
Protein	41.42g	83%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	939.2mg	94%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	313.61 Kcal (1313 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.42g	88%
Cholesterol	64.5mg	60%
Sodium	293.66mg	34%
Potassium	125.36mg	7%
Total Carbs	18.89g	18%
Sugars	1.26g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.48g	28%
Protein	14.78g	83%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	1.3mg	20%
Calcium	335.1mg	94%

* 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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