Mac And Cheese With Bacon

• 1 pound whole wheat pasta
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat swiss cheese cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 slices turkey bacon chopped
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste

1. In a large pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to directions.
2. Drain pasta in a colander or strainer.
3. In a large bowl, mix the milk, broth, and flour with a whisk until the flour has dissolved.
4. Pour the milk mixture, garlic powder, basil, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a medium saucepan sprayed with cooking spray.
5. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until the milk begins to thicken.
6. Add the Swiss cheese and parmesan cheese. Continue to stir the sauce for about three minutes, until the cheese is melted.
7. In a small pan sprayed with cooking spray, cook the turkey bacon pieces over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until they are crispy. Set bacon aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
8. Fold the cheese sauce into the pasta. Be sure not to stir too vigorously, or you'll end up tearing the noodles.
9. Top with bacon pieces and serve.

whole wheat pasta, garlic, lowfat buttermilk, chicken broth, whole wheat flour, lowfat swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, turkey bacon, salt, black pepper

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Mac-and-Cheese-with-Bacon-2694446 (may not work)