Mac n Jack

7 ingredients
20 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces, weight Bowtie Pasta
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 4 strips Bacon
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons Flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese, Plus 1/2 Cup, Shredded

Directions

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    1.
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    Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. 3
    In the last 5 minutes, add in the peas.
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    2.
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    Bake bacon in a 400F oven for 12 to 15 minutes on a baking rack (say bake bacon baking rack three times fast).
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    3.
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    Melt butter over medium-high heat.
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    4.
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    Whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute.
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    5.
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    Stir in warmed milk, continue stirring, and bring to a boil.
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    Reduce heat.
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    Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes.
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    Sauce will thicken.
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    6.
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    Combine pasta/peas, white sauce and 2 cups of cheese in a greased casserole dish.
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    7.
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    Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese, bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted.
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    8.
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    Top with crumbled bacon and serve.

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