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Creamy Mac and Cheese

Creamy Mac and Cheese

with Bacon
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Calories
1070 kcal
Protein
42g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Tree nuts
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Crustaceans
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

100 g

Bacon Strips

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains: Wheat)

1 cup

Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

White Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

10 g

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites)

2 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten)

56 mL

Cream

(Contains: Milk)

7 g

Chives

237 mL

Milk

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

0.06 tsp

Pepper*

0.06 tsp

Salt*

Calories1070 kcal
Fat64 g
Saturated Fat34 g
Carbohydrate82 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein42 g
Cholesterol155 mg
Sodium1430 mg
Trans Fat1.5 g
Potassium550 mg
Calcium800 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pot
Colander
Measuring Cups
Large Non-Stick Pan
Slotted Spoon
Whisk

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (use same for 4 servings). Wash and dry all produce.
  • On a clean cutting board, cut bacon into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice chives.
Cook pasta
2
  • To the boiling water, add pasta. Cook uncovered for 10-12 min, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return pasta to the same pot, off heat.
Cook bacon
3
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium.
  • When hot, add bacon.
  • Cook for 5-8 min, stirring occasionally, until crispy.**
  • Remove the pan from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined cutting board. Set aside. Discard all but 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) bacon fat.
Start sauce
4
  • Add half the bacon back into the pan with bacon fat. Sprinkle flour over bacon, then stir to coat. 
  • To the pan, add reserved pasta water, milk and cream.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and whisk until combined. Whisk in Cream Sauce Spice Blend. Cook 1-2 min, whisking often, until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
Finish sauce
5
  • Remove the pan from heat. 
  • Sprinkle in Monterey Jack and white cheddar. Stir constantly for 1 min, until combined.
Finish and serve
6
  • To the pot with pasta, add cheese and bacon mixture.
  • Use a large spoon or spatula to stir together.  
  • Divide mac and cheese between plates or bowls.
  • Sprinkle chives and remaining bacon over top.
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