Give our take on a classic mac ‘n cheese a go! Laden with crispy bacon, piquanté peppers & silky onions – simple never tasted so good!
Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner
Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner
with a nutty leaf salad
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Cheddar Cheese
- Fresh Cream
- Full Cream UHT Milk
- Macaroni Pasta
- Onion
- Onions
- Piquanté Peppers
- Streaky Pork Bacon
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Butter (optional)
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop. Alternatively, air fry the bacon at 200°C until crispy, 4-5 minutes (shifting halfway).
ODE TO Onions
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
ALMOST THERE
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the Onion, and seasoning, and mix until combined.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop. Alternatively, air fry the bacon at 200°C until crispy, 4-5 minutes (shifting halfway).
ODE TO Onions
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
ALMOST THERE
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the Onion, and seasoning, and mix until combined.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop. Alternatively, air fry the bacon at 200°C until crispy, 4-5 minutes (shifting halfway).
ODE TO Onions
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
ALMOST THERE
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the Onion, and seasoning, and mix until combined.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop. Alternatively, air fry the bacon at 200°C until crispy, 4-5 minutes (shifting halfway).
ODE TO Onions
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
ALMOST THERE
When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the Onion, and seasoning, and mix until combined.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner?
The preparation time for Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner with a nutty leaf salad is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner with a nutty leaf salad?
The total time required to make Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner with a nutty leaf salad is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner?
Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Cream, Full Cream UHT Milk, Macaroni Pasta, Onion, Onions, Piquanté Peppers, Streaky Pork Bacon
What is the nutritional information of Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner?
Calories: 925, Carbs: 97 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 51.7 grams, Sugar: 17.4 grams, Salt: 1589 grams
How do I prepare Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner?
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!: Plate up a generous helping of the mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped bacon and the peppers. Simple yet stunning, Chef! ODE TO ONIONS: Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the onion until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). BRING HOME THE BACON: Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the bacon strips until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and roughly chop. Alternatively, air fry the bacon at 200°C until crispy, 4-5 minutes (shifting halfway). ALMOST THERE: When the mac ‘n cheese is done, add the onion, and seasoning, and mix until combined. MAKE THE MAC: Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Mix through the cream, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water if it’s too thick.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner?
Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Cream, Full Cream UHT Milk, Macaroni Pasta, Onion, Onions, Piquanté Peppers, Streaky Pork Bacon
How many calories does Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner have?
925 calories
How much fat content does Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dinner have?
grams
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