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Bacon Pesto Homemade Mac and Cheese
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Bacon Pesto Homemade Mac and Cheese

10 ingredients 8-10 Servings openrecipes
Bacon Pesto Homemade Mac and Cheese
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1173
Calories
46g
Protein
41g
Fat
153g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 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

  • 1 pound dry elbow pasta
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups whole milk plus 1 cup, divided
  • 1 cup mild shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces prepared pesto
  • 1 1/2 pounds cooked bacon, crumbled

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By pickypalate · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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