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Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac n’ Cheese
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Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac n’ Cheese

9 ingredients 10 min 6 servings openrecipes
Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac n’ Cheese

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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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