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Spinach-Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Spinach-Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe
Cook time: 20 MIN
Total time: 45 min

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

45 min

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

3 cups

medium pasta shells, uncooked

1 pkg

(6 oz. ) baby spinach leaves

4 slices

OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

2 tbsp

flour

2 cups

milk

2 cups

Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

1/4 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large saucepan until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan. 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.

Step 4

Add 1 cup cheddar and Parmesan to saucepan; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Add pasta mixture and bacon; mix well.

Step 5

Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheddar. Bake 20 min. or until heated through.