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This Homemade Mac & Cheese With 3 Cheeses, Bacon & Breadcrumbs Is To Die For

3 Cheese and Bacon Mac & Cheese Casserole

Carol
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Recipes
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup butter 1/2 a stick
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 strips of bacon
  • 1 slice Oroweat Whole Grain 100% Whole Wheat Bread crumbled in a food processor
  • 8 oz uncooked macaroni I love penne for this dish!
  • 1 tbs butter for topping
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 365 degrees.
  • Boil macaroni in water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  • In saucepan on medium heat melt butter with minced garlic, then add milk, cream, cheeses, and salt & pepper. simmer until cheese is melted completely and sauce is smooth.
  • Transfer drained cooked macaroni into a casserole dish and pour cheese sauce over, mixing well.
  • In a separate saucepan, cook bacon until crispy, then remove strips and crumble into a bowl or food processor.
  • Brown bread crumbs in the bacon grease plus a tablespoon of butter, then transfer to same bowl bacon is in and mix together.
  • Pour drained pasta into a baking dish, then pour cheese sauce over it, covering completely.  
  • Sprinkle bread crumb/bacon mixture and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese on the top. 
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350 until brown and bubbly and serve immediately! Leftovers can be covered and stored in the fridge.
  • Heat up by placing in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
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