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Bacon and Peas Mac & Cheese

Ree Drummond
A quick and easy homemade mac and cheese. Add some bacon and peas to make it even more delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Stove Top

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Pasta Shells Small or Medium
  • 2 C Milk 2%
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 10-12 oz Velveeta Cheese Cubed
  • 2 C Sharp Cheddar Cheese Grated, More to Taste
  • ¼ Tsp Salt More to Taste
  • ½ Tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ C Frozen Peas More to Taste
  • 8 Slices Bacon Fried Crisp and Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In large pot, heat milk and butter over medium-low heat. Turn off heat, then add Velveeta and stir until smooth and melted. Stir in grated cheddar, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined, then taste and add ingredients as needed.
  • Add cooked pasta and stir until coated. It will be soupy and saucy, but it will thicken. Stir in frozen peas and bacon, allow peas to thaw, and serve.
Keyword Bacon, Pasta
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