MAC 'N CHEESE WITH BACON AND CABBAGE

Mac 'n Cheese with Bacon and Cabbage image

This bacon-studded mac and cheese is a delicious way to add more veggies to your family's diet-it's packed with two cups of cabbage!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Meal Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups lightly packed sliced napa cabbage
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs

Steps:

Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 min. Add cabbage; cook 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Add cream cheese spread and broth; cook and stir 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted.
Drain macaroni. Add to cabbage mixture with bacon; stir to coat. Spoon into 2-qt. baking dish. Mix Parmesan and bread crumbs in small bowl. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
Bake 25 min. or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 8 g