Categories: Pasta
Ingredients
- Pepper Bacon Macaroni:
- 1 lb macaroni
- 8 slices pepper bacon
- 1/2 cup diced white onions
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper
- 3 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sliced American cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 slices pepper bacon, cooked and chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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For Pepper Bacon Macaroni:
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Cook pepper bacon until crisp. Chop and set aside. Reserve 2 tbsp of grease.
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Heat grease in a medium-size skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
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Add onion, green pepper, red pepper and jalapeno. Saute for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are warm, but still crisp. Set aside.
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For Cheese Sauce:
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Heat cream in large saucepan over medium heat. When it begins to simmer, slowly stir in all of cheese, mixing well to melt cheese.
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To Assemble and Serve:
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Preheat oven to 350.
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Combine cooked pasta, vegetables and cheese sauce in a large bowl.
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Pour into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Bake 15 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle with green onions and bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.