BLT Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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BLT Mac 'n' Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 4 slices bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 oz fusilli
  • 2 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 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

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 ServingPer 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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