Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2006

I didn't add the garlic and onions cause I thought that might give it a wierd taste. I also mixed about 2 cups of crushed corn flakes with a handful of breadcrumbs in 3 tblsp melted butter for a topping. It was exccelent and there were no leftovers.

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Kimmy P

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2006

Fantastic. I didn't like the bacon taste so I'll leave that out next time but it was wonderful!

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2006

I made this last nite and my husband and I thought it was great. I used one pan for the cooking portion to make clean up easier. I added more bacon (defatted), used a small onion and added 1 shallot and salt and pepper, since it tasted bland without it. The sauce came out beautifully, taking time to add the (whole) milk slowly. I used Colby cheese and topped w/ sharp cheddar. The penne was nice, holding the sauce inside each piece. I considered adding Durkee onions on top, but thought I'd try it w/out first. I look forward to leftovers and hope it's just as tasty!

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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2006

This was awesome! My kids loved it! I was afraid they might turn their noses up at it, since it didn't come out of a blue box, but they thought it was great! Definitely a new favorite.

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JIMELISSA

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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2006

I definitely enjoyed the onion and bacon in this recipe. The cheese sauce was lovely coming immediately from the oven, but turned pasty upon cooling slightly. I used four slices of center cut bacon and one pound of good quality, extra sharp cheddar. The cheese flavor was wonderful, and I would have enjoyed more bacon. I saved pans by sauteeing the onion and garlic in the same pan I had used for the bacon after pouring out most of the bacon fat. Don't think this is a keeper, though, because of the texture.

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2006

I liked the complex taste with the onion and bacon....but I used half of what the recipe called for with the onion. I also added about 1/2 stick of Velveeta, cubed for a cheesier/creamier dish. Don't forget the salt and pepper.

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Tracy Tara

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2006

There are 2 things you don't add a lot of onion to. Pasta and seafood. They are delicate and are overpowered. What you taste is onion, you don't get the wonderful taste of other ingredients. When I get recipes with a lot of onions I replace with fresh chives to give a more delicate taste and flavor. This was overpowered with onions.

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MILLIE CROSS

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2006

I thought this was a great recipe and my boyfriend even enjoyed it for lunch the following couple of days. I'm a little skiddish of too much onion, so I used one small yellow onion and it was perfect. I also like to take short cuts, so instead of grating cheese I bought already shredded cheese and instead of cooking a couple slices of bacon I used 1 tbsp of Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits. The bacon bits are awesome and can be used for so many things, I keep a bag in the fridge for just such recipes. I heated about a tsp of olive oil in a pan and sauted the onion, garlic, and bacon bits all together. I will certainly make this dish again.

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lamos79

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2006

Any dish that messes up 5 pots/pans isn't one I am going to continue using. The bacon is a nice touch, tho.

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PatsyK

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Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2006

This was good but I found the onion took over the dish...It was a bit pasty over all the bacon is a great addition

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StylinCook

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2006

Though this recipe was great for anyone making their first mac n cheese and the cookin instructions were good the recipe itself needed quite a bit of work. First of Im an onion lover and it was even too much for me. Half and onion is just the right amount.I added an extra cup on cheddar to the sauce aswell as a couple tsps of garlic salt. And topped it off by sprinkling 6 saltines mixed with a table spoon of melted butter on top.

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VANCITYGIRL

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2006

I followed the recipe exactly yet it was not creamy. The flavor was okay but we all wanted more sauce! I'll keep looking!

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HOOPSIELV

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2006

it was soo yummie. and it was a big hit at the church buffet. i will keep this recipe for other occations! and the bacon added a nice touch. also, try using maple bacon for a sweet flavor.

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Paige

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Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2006

This tasted like onion and noodles! VERY VERY VERY bland. I followed the recipe except for only used half an onion and did not use bacon. It tasted like it should have been a hash brown casserole instead of mac and cheese.

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Lacyloo

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2006

I made this without any changes. I think the onions really made the dish. I would recommend this to anyone who loves macaroni and cheese.

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ROOKIE COOKIE

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2006

This was very easy to make. I think the next time I might try adding a different cheese to the cheddar for more flavor. I'll bet adding some stewed tomatoes to this recipe would taste excellent as well!

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jojenkala

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2006

For lack of a better word, this recipie was very interessting. The onion, garlic, and bacon was different, pretty good actually. I wouldn't always make it this way...but it's worth a try. I made it according to the recipie measurments for myself and my boyfriend, and we have enough leftovers to last a week. I also added extra milk at the advice of the others, and it did not dry out. I added cracker crumbs to the topping as well as cheese...overall, pretty good.

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Alissa

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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2006

This was a great recipe and fairly easy too. My husband loved the onions and the bacon, and I could hardly keep myself from eating it out of the dish before it baked. I doubled it as some of the other reviewers suggested and am glad I did- it would have been enough for two, but now I have it to look forward to as leftovers! Definitely not for those on a diet, but so rich that you can be satisfied with a smaller portion.

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Meffan

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Home Town: Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA

Living In: Decatur, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2006

i thought this mac and cheese recipe was delicous with a few out-of-the-ordinary twists. the garlic was a nice touch, and since im a big garlic lover i added a little extra. i put in onion powder unstead of real onion becuase onions irritate my eyes so much. my brother thought it could have used a lot more bacon, and i think if i make it again i would add more.

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