A great spin on a traditional favorite, this recipe adds Canadian bacon and crumbled blue cheese. I’ve adapted it to my own taste from my Grandma’s recipe by adding some bold flavors.
Prep time: 20 min. | Cook time: 35 min. | Total: 55 min.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz elbox macaroni
- ½ lb Canadian bacon (or ham), cubed
- 3 cups milk
- 2 TBSP butter (I prefer Smart Balance, butter substitutes are fine)
- 2 TBSP cornstarch
- ¼ cup garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dry mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- ½ cup bread crumbs
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375° F
- Boil water & cook pasta approx.. 8 min.; strain & set aside when done
- While pasta cooks, brown Canadian bacon; set aside when done
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, butter, cornstarch, garlic, dry mustard, salt, & pepper
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly; after 1 min. remove from heat
- Stir in ¼ cup bread crumbs, cheeses & Canadian bacon
- Combine with macaroni & pour into greased casserole dish (or we always use 2 smaller casserole dishes)
- Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs
- Bake, uncovered, for 25 min. – until golden brown
Enjoy!
Photo credit: http://www.recipegirl.com/2010/10/18/three-cheese-bacon-mac-cheese/
Sounds Divine x