Best Bacon Spinach Mac Cheese Recipes

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SPINACH AND BACON MAC AND CHEESE



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Macaroni and cheese goes upscale, featuring bow-tie pasta, bacon and spinach. This delicious dish can serve six in just 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
1/2 lb sliced bacon, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until crisp; remove to paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat butter and reserved bacon drippings over medium heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in flour, salt and pepper with whisk until smooth. Stir in milk; heat to boiling. Stir in cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Pour cheese sauce over pasta; stir until coated. Stir in spinach. Reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon; stir remaining bacon into pasta mixture. Divide pasta mixture among 6 serving bowls; garnish with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 Cup), Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SPINACH AND BACON MAC & CHEESE



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I MAKE MY MAC & CHEESE HOMEMADE, BUT THIS RECIPE CALLS TO USE KRAFT MACARONI & CHEESE HOMESTYLE DINNER CLASSIC WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE. I MIGHT BREAK AND JUST MAKE IT THE RECIPE WAY OR GO THE LONG ROUTE AND MAKE IT MY WAY. EITHER WAY IT SOUNDS GREAT....

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

12.6 oz kraft homestyle macaroni & cheese dinner classic cheddar cheese sauce
2 c baby spinach
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
4 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. PREPARE DINNER IN LARGE SAUCEPAN AS DIRECTED ON PACKAGE EXCEPT DO NOT TOP WITH BREAD CRUMBS.
  • 2. STIR IN SPINACH AND PEPPER; COOK AND STIR 2 MINUTES OR JUST UNTIL SPINACH IS WILTED.
  • 3. STIR IN BACON. SPRINKLE WITH CRUMB MIXTURE.

BACON-SPINACH MAC & CHEESE



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Make a mac & cheese dinner a little heartier (and more colorful) by adding chopped spinach and crumbled bacon.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (14.5 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Family Size Dinner
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 eggs, beaten
dash pepper
2 cups white bread cubes (1/2 inch)
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, using 3/4 cup milk. Add spinach, bacon, eggs and pepper; mix well.
  • Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish. Toss bread cubes with butter; sprinkle over Dinner mixture.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1070 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

SPINACH-BACON MAC & CHEESE RECIPE



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Take mealtime to the next level with this Spinach-Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe. This smoky Spinach-Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe is packed with flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1 pkg. (6 oz. ) baby spinach leaves
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large saucepan until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Add flour to drippings; cook and stir 1 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened.
  • Add 1 cup cheddar and Parmesan to saucepan; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Add pasta mixture and bacon; mix well.
  • Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheddar. Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 21 g

KRAFT SPINACH MAC & CHEESE WITH BACON



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Make mac and cheese even better with KRAFT Spinach Mac & Cheese with Bacon! You and the kids will love this delicious mac and cheese with bacon dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
  • Stir in spinach and pepper; cook and stir 2 min. or just until spinach is wilted.
  • Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 15 g

SPINACH & BACON MAC 'N CHEESE



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I saw a recipe similar to this in a magazine and decided to try my own take on it.

Provided by Jennifer Bass

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c uncooked bow-tie pasta (8 oz.)
1/2 lb bacon, sliced into ine-inch pieces
2 Tbsp butter
2 clove garlic, finely minced
2 small onions, finely chopped
1/4 c all-purpose flour
salt & pepper, to taste
2 c milk
2 c shredded, mild or sharp cheddar cheese
6 oz fresh spinach leaves
cherry tomatoes, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until crisp; remove to paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
  • 3. In 3-quart saucepan, heat butter and reserved bacon drippings over medium heat until butter is melted. Add garlic and onion; cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in flour, salt and pepper with whisk until smooth. Stir in milk; heat to boiling. Stir in cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
  • 4. Pour cheese sauce over pasta; stir until coated. Stir in spinach. Reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon; stir remaining bacon into pasta mixture. Divide pasta mixture among 6 serving bowls; garnish with reserved bacon.
  • 5. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, or sliced baby bella mushrooms.

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