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Comfort Food: Baked Bacon Mac & Cheese

Comfort Food: Baked Bacon Mac & Cheese

When the weather gets cooler, I find myself making more comfort food. I think comfort food gets a bad wrap, to me it's a food that brings me back to some of my best childhood moments. My mom always made the best foods when I was kid and any dish that brings me back to those fun times is a win. Today, I'm sharing easy Baked Bacon Mac & Cheese that hits the spot. This post is sponsored by Annie's Homegrown but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

White Baked Mac & Cheese made super easy with organic shortcuts.

To make this easy recipe, I tried Annie's Organic Shells & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese. It's instant proof that favorite comfort foods can easily be made with better ingredients. Mmm.

White Baked Mac & Cheese made super easy with organic shortcuts.

Pasta and cheese is an instant comfort combo for me. I have always absolutely loved baked mac and cheese. Adding a little breadcrumb topping brings it together perfectly.

White Baked Mac & Cheese made super easy with organic shortcuts.

You may not know just how many Certified Organic Annie's Homegrown products are available at your local grocer. Check out their growing list of favorite comfort foods gone organic.

• Annie’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
• Annie’s Organic Shells & Real Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese
• Annie’s Organic Cheddar Bunnies
• Annie's Organic Cinnamon Rolls
• Annie's Organic Chicken Noodle Soup

White Baked Mac & Cheese made super easy with organic shortcuts.

Baked Bacon Mac & Cheese

To make this deliciously simple recipe, we're using 2 Boxes of Annie’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and adding more cheese and some bacon. An easy breadcrumb topping will bring all of the flavors together in a delicious way.

1Easy White Baked Mac & Cheese

1Easy White Baked Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 Boxes of Annie’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
  • 2 Cups of Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
  • 6 Slices of Cooked Bacon, chopped
  • ½ Cup of Milk
  • ¼ Cup of Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted (Reserved)
  • 3 Tablespoons Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Prepare Annie’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese according to directions and stop once the shells are drained. While it's boiling, prepare the breadcrumbs Once the shells are drained mix 1 Tablespoon melted butter with 3 Tablespoons of breadcrumbs and set aside. Mix powdered cheese packets, milk, ¼ cup butter, Monterrey Jack Cheese and bacon together. Pour into a small shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top. Broil on low for 10 minutes or until the breadcrumb topping is dry and lightly browned.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 318Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 19gCholesterol 61mgSodium 415mgProtein 6g

White Baked Mac & Cheese made super easy with organic shortcuts.

Cheese crackers and a good bowl of warm soup? Annie's Homegrownis making it easier than ever to enjoy organic at home.

Try Annie's Organic Chicken Noodle Soup and Annie’s Organic Cheddar Bunnies to warm up a cool day.

White Baked Mac & Cheese made super easy with organic shortcuts.

Serving up comfort food at home just got easier! What's your fav quick fix dish?

 

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Kradak

Thursday 12th of December 2019

In your recipe, you are not clear. Do you add the pasta to the casserole? You say to prepare the pasta, then the breadcrumbs, then add cheese to pan and bake..

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