Spicy Smoky Macaroni And Cheese With Turkey Bacon

Serves: 2

Kendrick Gleason

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

48

Sweetness

54

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cup

Heavy Cream

Directions:

1

Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil

2

Stir in the shell pasta and return to a boil

3

Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes

4

Drain well in a colander set in the sink

5

While the pasta is cooking, place the turkey bacon strips between two paper towels on a microwave-safe plate

6

Cook in the microwave on High until the bacon is crispy, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the microwave

7

Allow the bacon to cool; crumble and set aside

8

Once the pasta has cooked and is draining, combine the processed cheese, cream, and half-and-half in the pot that was used to cook the pasta

9

Cook and stir over medium heat until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly

10

Remove from the heat; stir in the paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and crumbled turkey bacon

11

Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated