BLT Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 slices bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces
12 oz fusilli
2 1/4 cups milk
1/2 tsp turmeric
6 oz cream cheese
2 cups orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded (about 8 oz)
6 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 cup)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 small head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until almost al dente; drain. In the same pot, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat; whisk in the turmeric and stir in the cream cheese. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Add the pasta, bacon and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 9-by-13 inch casserole dish and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the yogurt and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce and toss to coat. Serve the salad with the pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	550.18 Kcal (2303 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27g	42%
Cholesterol	70.85mg	24%
Sodium	396.36mg	17%
Potassium	634.71mg	14%
Total Carbs	57.01g	19%
Sugars	12.62g	50%
Dietary Fiber	4.44g	18%
Protein	18.74g	37%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	265.4mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.23 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.34g	42%
Cholesterol	16.64mg	24%
Sodium	93.1mg	17%
Potassium	149.08mg	14%
Total Carbs	13.39g	19%
Sugars	2.96g	50%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	18%
Protein	4.4g	37%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	15%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	62.3mg	27%

* 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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