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Spinach-Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

45 min

Servings

6 Servings

Take mealtime to the next level with this Spinach-Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe. This smoky Spinach-Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe is packed with flavor.

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

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. Step 2

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Step 5

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

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