Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Potato Nugget Topping
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 20 frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots)
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil.
- Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the broccoli and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter, and milk in a large bowl.
- Season with salt, pepper, and adobo seasoning.
- Stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, the broccoli mixture and half of the potato nuggets.
- Place macaroni into the baking dish and pour the cheese mixture over the pasta, mixing well.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, bacon, and potato nuggets.
- Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
elbow macaroni, bacon, butter, broccoli, onion, eggs, milk, salt, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, nuggets
Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/broccoli-mac-and-cheese-with-bacon-and-potato-nugget-topping/ (may not work)