Bacon Mac

Name: Bacon Mac
Ingredients: 3 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 12 ounces strozzapreti or penne pasta; 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups skim milk, divided; 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled; Cooking spray

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
12 ounces strozzapreti or penne pasta
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk, divided
2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cooking spray

Directions

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Preheat broiler.
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Bring 6 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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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.
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