Spinach-Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Spinach-Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
Spinach-Bacon Macaroni and Cheese might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 45. One serving contains 64 calories, 3g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up baby spinach leaves, parmesan cheese, pasta shells, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 350F.
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Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
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3
Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large saucepan until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan.
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Add flour to drippings; cook and stir 1 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened.
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Add 1 cup cheddar and Parmesan to saucepan; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
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Add pasta mixture and bacon; mix well.
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Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheddar.
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Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings45
Health Score2
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