Best Cheddar And Bacon Pasta Recipes

PASTA WITH BACON, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Place onions, oil and butter in 3-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on Medium-High (70%) 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown. Drain onions.
• Meanwhile, cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over low heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towels. Chop bacon into small pieces.
• Heat whipping cream to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Mix in 1 cup of the cheese and the onions. Pour over fettuccine; toss to coat. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with bacon.

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BACON, CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR PASTA

Steps:

• Spray inside of 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, beat milk, evaporated milk, 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce, the melted butter, salt, pepper and red pepper with whisk. Add pasta, 3 1/2 cups of the Cheddar cheese and the Velveeta™ cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until pasta is cooked, but not mushy.
• Reserve 1/4 cup of the crumbled bacon.
• When the pasta has cooked, increase to High heat setting; stir in chicken and remaining bacon. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until melted. Turn off slow cooker and let stand, still covered, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 6-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs, and stir to coat. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Add reserved 1/4 cup bacon to bread crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs and bacon over pasta. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, and serve.

PASTA WITH BACON, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Place onions, oil and butter in 3-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on medium-high (70%) 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown. Drain onions.
• Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Cook bacon in 10 inch skillet over low heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towels. Chop bacon into small pieces.
• Heat whipping cream to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Mix in 1 cup cheese and the onions. Pour over fettuccine; toss to coat. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with bacon.

CHEDDAR-AND-BACON PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Then add pasta and cook according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, cut bacon into bite-size pieces.
• Heat a large, wide frying pan, preferably non-stick, over medium heat.
• Add bacon and stir often until bacon is browned and crispy, from 4 to 5 minutes. Drain fat from pan, if you wish.
• Then stir in drained tomatoes.
• Using a wooden spoon, break up tomatoes and cook until hot and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta well, then add to bubbling sauce in pan.
• Sprinkle in cheese, onions and pepper.
• Turn off heat but leave pan on stove.
• Stir pasta until cheese is almost melted and pasta is evenly coated with sauce, about 1 minute.
• Spoon into bowls.
• Sprinkle with additional grated cheese, if you like.
• Serve immediately with a leafy green salad and a few tomato slices.