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:
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