Macaroni and Cheese With Country Smoked Bacon
- 8 ounces small shell pasta, shells. uncooked
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- garlic salt, pinch
- 3 teaspoons butter
- 1.5 (11 ounce) canscondensed cheddar cheese soup
- 13 cup havarti cheese, shredded
- 14 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 34 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 4 slices thick-sliced country smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (can use regular bacon)
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain.
- Transfer the pasta to a casserole dish.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
- Stir the butter into the pasta mixture until the butter melts.
- Add the cheddar cheese soup, havarti cheese, parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup of white cheddar cheese; stir well.
- Bake for about 25 minutes.
- While the mac and cheese is baking, fry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes (I usually use microwave to make bacon).
- Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Top casserole with crumbled bacon and reserved cheddar cheese.
- Place under broiler for about 10 seconds until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
shell pasta, salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic salt, butter, cheddar cheese soup, havarti cheese, parmesan cheese, white cheddar cheese, country smoked bacon
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/macaroni-and-cheese-with-country-smoked-bacon-381350 (may not work)