Photo: Alexander Maasch
Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac n’ Cheese
9 ingredients
10 min
6 servings
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1128
Calories
47g
Protein
33g
Fat
158g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Red Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
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
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