EASY WEEKNIGHT BACON MAC 'N CHEESE

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You can have ooey, gooey mac and cheese on your dinner table in just 30 minutes thanks to an extra creamy, cheesy Recipe Starters™ sauce. 6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (10 oz)
1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic in water (from 4.5-oz jar) or 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
2 oz American cheese loaf, shredded (1/2 cup) or 4 slices American cheese, diced
1 bag (2.5 oz) cooked real bacon pieces or bits
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, if desired
Progresso® Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat cooking sauce, milk and garlic to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta, bacon and bell pepper. Spoon into casserole.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

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