3-Cheese and Bacon Macaroni

Since I made this, my kids have been begging me to make more. My 5 year old loves bacon. I have to really watch him because he'll snatch it right up from the paper towel draining plate while I'm cooking it. I thought this was really full of flavor and I'd have to agree, the bacon part was pretty awesome :)

(Printable Version)
Recipe from Tracey's Culinary Adventures

What you need:

• 1/2 lb. elbow macaroni
• 3 slices bacon, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 3 large eggs
• 12 oz. can evaporated milk
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 475* and cook bacon in a small skillet until crisp. 

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove to a medium size bowl (without the grease!).

Cook pasta in a bot of salted water for 6 minutes. Drain and add to bacon and garlic. Stir to combine.

In a separate {large} bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Add 1/2 tsp. salt, cayenne, nutmeg, and cheeses.

Add pasta mixture to cheese mixture and stir.
Transfer to a greased 8-inch square baking dish and bake for 12 minutes. 

 

Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

 

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