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Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac 'n Cheese
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 6
Creamy mac 'n cheese with bacon, red bell pepper, and a bread-crumb topping is ready to serve in 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 (18 ounce) can progresso™ recipe starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded american cheese loaf
1 (2.5 ounce) package cooked real bacon pieces or bits
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
progresso(r) italian style panko crispy bread crumbs (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat cooking sauce, milk and garlic to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta, bacon and bell pepper. Spoon into casserole.
3. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
By RecipeOfHealth.com