Easiest Way to Make Delicious Nikki's Bacon Mac n Cheese

Nikki's Bacon Mac n Cheese. To serve, scatter the bacon mixture over the mac and cheese. Use a big spoon to scoop out servings, making sure you get some of the smoking bacon mixture on each spoonful. Reviews for: Photos of Cheddar-Bacon Mac and Cheese.

There is something about the smokiness of the bacon that compliments the creaminess of How about loving a GREAT mac and cheese? That is exactly what is going to happen when you make this Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe! Here's what you need: mac 'n' cheese, bacon, grated monterey jack cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, pepper. You can have Nikki's Bacon Mac n Cheese using 10 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Nikki's Bacon Mac n Cheese

You need 1 lb of cooked (al dente) penne pasta.
You need 2 of 9 oz pouches Pregresso Recipe Starters 3 cheese cooking sauce.
It's 1/4 cup of light cream.
You need 1/2 cup of milk (or just use 3/4 cup if you dont have cream).
Prepare 4 cup of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese.
You need 8 slice of american cheese.
It's 8 slice of cooked and crumbled crispy bacon.
It's 2 tbsp of yellow mustard.
It's 1 dash of white pepper.
It's 1/2 cup of italian panko bread crumbs with cheese (or just mix plain panko with italian bread crumbs).

Add cooked bacon, monterey jack cheese, mozzarella cheese and pepper, stir until fully incorporated. If you love mac n cheese, bacon & spicy food - combine them all with Cabot Creamery's delicious Bacon Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Recipe! Garganelli Mac 'n Cheese with Roasted Jalapeños & Bacon. Cheesy creamy goodness of Mac and Cheese with a little something extra - this version with chicken, bacon and tomato totally hits the spot!

Nikki's Bacon Mac n Cheese instructions

preheat oven to 400, spray 3 quart casserole with cooking spray..
in a 3 quart saucepan, heat cheese sauce, milk, and cream to boiling. stir. remove from heat and stir in mustard, american cheese, 2 cups cheddar, and pepper. stir until cheeses are melted. add pasta and half the bacon, mix well..
spoon pasta mix into casserole, top with remaining cheddar. bake uncovered about 15 minutes and cheese is bubbly..
sprinkle with bread crumbs and cook an additional 5 minutes. enjoy! **note: measurements for cheddar and bacon are suggestions based on what i use, feel free to add more if you prefer! :-P.

Note: the Mac and Cheese will be a little less saucy if you make it ahead, as the pasta will absorb more of the liquid. How To Make Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites: **Note: I've gotten a few questions about the bottom of the muffin pan in this photo. The only thing in the bottom of the pan Yes, this cheesy party appetizer can be prepared ahead of time and warmed up in the microwave or toaster oven before serving. Jalapeno pepper adds an extra kick to this bacon mac and cheese, giving it great grown-up taste. I serve this comforting dish throughout the year.—Shelly Boehm, South Bend, Indiana.