The classic comfort food at its best.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Mac and Cheese with Bacon.
1. Info for Mac and Cheese with Bacon
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 113.53 kcal
2. Ingredients for Mac and Cheese with Bacon
- 1 lb whole wheat pasta
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsps whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat swiss cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
3. Directions:
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to directions.
- Drain pasta in a colander or strainer.
- In a large bowl, mix the milk, broth, and flour with a whisk until the flour has dissolved.
- Pour the milk mixture, garlic powder, basil, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a medium saucepan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until the milk begins to thicken.
- Add the Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir the sauce for about three minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- In a small pan sprayed with cooking spray, cook the turkey bacon pieces over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until they are crispy. Set bacon aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Fold the cheese sauce into the pasta. Be sure not to stir too vigorously, or you’ll end up tearing the noodles.
- Top with bacon pieces and serve.
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