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Ingredients
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16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
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2 ½ cups milk
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2 cups water
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup margarine
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
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½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
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¼ cup panko bread crumbs
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¼ cup real bacon bits
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1 tablespoon snipped chives
Directions
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Combine macaroni, milk, water, garlic salt, and salt in a Dutch oven on a stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently so noodles don't stick to the pan, until noodles are soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 7 to 10 minutes.
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Remove pot from heat and stir in margarine and pepper until melted. Stir in Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
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Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
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Top pasta with bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and bacon bits.
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Place Dutch oven under the broiler until topping is lightly browned and crispy, 1 to 3 minutes. Top with chives and serve immediately.
Cook's Note:
You can use butter in place of margarine, if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
585 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
64g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 585 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 59% |
Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
Sodium 1116mg | 49% |
Total Carbohydrate 64g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 27g | 54% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 464mg | 36% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 345mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.