EASY WEEKNIGHT BACON MAC 'N CHEESE

Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac 'n Cheese image

Provided by Progresso Recipe St

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 (18 ounce) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic or 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 1/2 ounces water
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, chopped
2 ounces American cheese, loaf shredded
2 1/2 ounces cooked bacon pieces
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, if desired
Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 280.3, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 13.6