BLT Mac and Cheese
BLT Mac and Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 584 calories, 22g of protein, and 34g of fat. This recipe serves 10. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, panko bread crumbs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the bacon you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Buckle as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Instructions
In large microwavable bowl, place cheese cubes, butter and milk. Microwave uncovered on High 8 to 10 minutes. Stir with whisk; microwave on High 4 minutes longer. Stir again; repeat microwaving until all cheese is melted and mixture can be stirred smooth, a total of about 15 minutes.
Heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water 3 minutes less than directed on box (macaroni should be firm).
Drain; place in 15x10-inch (4-quart) glass baking dish.
Pour melted cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Stir in shredded cheese, tomatoes and spinach.
Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle bacon and bread crumbs evenly over top.
Bake 5 minutes longer or until top is lightly browned. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.