PEPPER JACK MAC

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This spicy dish is a fast favorite of mine. If I have extra time, I top it with Parmesan bread crumbs and bake, uncovered, in a casserole dish at 375° for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. -Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 bacon strips, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk
3/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 3/4 teaspoon drippings., In the same skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in drippings and butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted., Drain macaroni; stir macaroni and bacon into sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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