BACON MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Serve up our Bacon Mac and Cheese Casserole and make the whole family happy. Our time-tested, savory Bacon Mac and Cheese Casserole always pleases.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Vermont sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz. (about 2/3 of 7-oz. pkg.) Havarti cheese, shredded
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk, divided
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, cooked
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

Heat oven to 400ºF.
Combine cheeses. Bring 1-1/2 cups milk just to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk flour and remaining milk in small bowl until blended; gradually whisk into heated milk. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add 1-1/2 cups cheese mixture; stir until melted. Stir in pasta, macaroni and bacon.
Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese mixture and bread crumbs.
Bake 12 to 15 min. or until macaroni mixture is heated through and bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g