SKILLET BACON AND BROCCOLI MACARONI AND CHEESE

Skillet Bacon and Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese image

Broccoli florets and bacon add great flavor, color, and texture to baked macaroni and cheese--and it's on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Horizon Organic

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Horizon® Organic

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) boxes Horizon® ClassicMac™ Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese
½ cup Horizon® Organic Milk
4 tablespoons Horizon® Organic Butter
½ pound bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 shallot, diced
12 ounces broccoli florets, cooked to crisp-tender
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package instructions.
Brown bacon pieces in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Remove with a slotted spoon. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
Saute shallots in skillet over medium heat until translucent. Return cooked bacon to skillet; stir in broccoli. Add the prepared macaroni and cheese and stir to combine.
Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
Bake until topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1218.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g