Bacon Mac and Cheese

Garlic Green Beans
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Ingredients

  • 8 slices center cut bacon
  • 2¾ cups milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large 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 large 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

  • 2 (12-oz) pkg green beans
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Steam green beans according to package directions. Toss with oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
358
77
435
Fat (g) 17 5 22
Sat. Fat (g) 8 1 9
Protein (g) 18 2 20
Carb (g) 35 8 43
Fiber (g) 1 3 4
Sodium (mg) 586 201 787
T. Sugs (g) 7 4 11
A. Sugs (g) 0 0 0

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