QUICK BACON PESTO MAC AND CHEESE BAKE

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I don’t know about you, but macaroni and cheese is a required side dish for my family’s holiday meals.

If you’re looking for ideas for your own holiday meal, I’m sharing a delicious new recipe today for a Bacon Pesto Mac and Cheese Bake.

BACON PESTO MAC AND CHEESE BAKE

INGREDIENTS

– Package elbow macaroni – Bacon – Butter – Garlic minced – All-purpose flour – Milk – Heavy whipping cream – Salt – Pepper

STEP 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes.

STEP 2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.

STEP 3

Stir grated Cheddar cheese into the cream mixture, stirring until the cheese is melted. Add pesto and half of the crumbled bacon; stir.

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