Tortellini With Creamed Corn And Bacon
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I use tortellini) or 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom
- 2 large shallots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup frozen white corn kernels, thawed
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated cheddar cheese
- Cook macaroni/tortellini in large pot of boiling water until tender, but still firm to bite.
- Preheat broiler.
- Butter a 13 x 9 casserole dish.
- Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Add mushrooms to the skillet (with bacon drippings).
- Sauteed until golden, about 6 minutes.
- Add shallots and garlic and saute about 5 minutes (until golden).
- Add macaroni, cream, and corn and toss until sauce coats macaroni, abut 3 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, and bacon.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Broil until brown, about 3 minutes (don't let burn).
elbow macaroni, bacon, shiitake mushroom, shallots, garlic, whipping cream, frozen white corn kernels, parmesan cheese, parsley, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tortellini-with-creamed-corn-and-bacon-112708 (may not work)