Bacon Mac and Cheese

Roasted Garlic Broccoli
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Ingredients

  • 3 slices center cut bacon
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 3 oz elbow macaroni
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until crispy. Crumble bacon.
  2. Meanwhile, bring milk, water, pasta, salt, and pepper to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often, 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is done and sauce is creamy.
  3. Remove pan from heat. Stir in cheese until melted; fold in seasoning and bacon.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together broccoli, oil, garlic, and seasoning on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Roast 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
386
112
498
Fat (g) 18 7 25
Sat. Fat (g) 9 1 10
Protein (g) 19 5 24
Carb (g) 39 10 49
Fiber (g) 2 4 6
Sodium (mg) 562 47 609

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