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Bohemian Macaroni and Cheese

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"This is a great way to spruce up macaroni and cheese into a complete meal! Try using imitation bacon bits, if the real stuff is not readily available in your refrigerator." — Rob

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

2 (7.25 ounce) packages dry macaroni and cheese
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped

1 large tomato, chopped
1 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled

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Directions

Prepare both boxes of macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix together the chopped bell green pepper, onion, tomato, and crumbled bacon.
Mix in prepared macaroni and cheese to large bowl with vegetables and bacon. Stir to incorporate ingredients evenly. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until crispy on top. Serve warm.

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Didn't everyone's Mom make this for their children at some point during their childhood? It may not be high-class cooking but it's pure comfort food at it's simplest. I suggest you saute the bell pepper and onion with a little garlic in a bit of the bacon grease and toss that with the cooked macaroni and cheese before adding the milk and butter. Then, throw in whatever cheese you have on hand in the mix and a little on top and you've got a heck of a meal!

—Sarah Jo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 07, 2010

This is not bad, a good use of those pesky boxes of mac and cheese (bf bought them at Costco so we have way too many) but nothing special. I think it needs more seasoning and maybe a few more veggies. To be fair, I didn't have any bell peppers so I left it out, but it's still a lot of pasta to veggies. I'd add more--maybe some peas, more tomato, and more pepper plus those spices. This makes a ton, so be prepared to 1/2 it, feed a lot of people, or have a lot of leftovers. Bf is going to be eating this all weekend . . .Thanks for the recipe!

—pomplemousse

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13 Ratings

Aug 23, 2010

We thought this was really GREAT! I made as written with the exception of cooking the onions and green pepper slightly before adding to the rest of the ingredients. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy making my homemade mac and cheese, but we also are fans of 'the blue box', and this was a great way to dress it up! I think next time I may add either some shredded cheddar or buttered breadcrumbs to the top before baking, just because. This will definately be made again! Thanks for sharing. :)

—Christina

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Jan 25, 2011

Although the ingredients list is short, this dish was not as simple as I thought it would be. But it is tasty! I sauteed the bell pepper and onion in the bacon grease before adding to the macaroni and added italian bread crumbs to the top. Makes great leftovers too.

—ccupak

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Sep 10, 2010

I made this without the bacon, I thought it was pretty good!! I did use some leftover vleveeta kind of mac and cheese. I didn't follow the amount of veggies just how much I thought looked like enough.

—amandak23k

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Aug 09, 2010

I thought this was a fairly good but basic recipe. Very easy to make and somewhat cheap to make. I omitted the bacon, although I'm sure it would have added a good taste to it. I did make a few changes by adding a few spices - cumin, black pepper, and garlic powder. Thyme would have been good in it too! I would suggest putting in a little extra milk to the mac-n-cheese and also sauteing the bell pepper and onion.

—happycows

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Sep 08, 2010

pretty tasty..added some shredded cheddar to the top

—GINGERLY88

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Aug 30, 2010

I have yet to try this with the bacon as we have made this for years with ground beef. I don't even like boxed mac and cheese but love this when it's made.

—ZOPOOH

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Nutrition

Calories
695 kcal
35%

Carbohydrates
53.6 g
17%

Cholesterol
93 mg
31%

Fat
35 g
54%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
40 g
80%

Sodium
2430 mg
97%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bohemian Macaroni and Cheese

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 695
Calories from Fat: 315

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 54 %
Saturated Fat 11.8g 59 %
Cholesterol 93mg 31 %
Sodium 2430mg 97 %
Potassium 850mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 53.6g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 40g 80 %
** Sugars 8g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 39 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 40 %
Thiamin 123 %
Niacin 134 %
** Vitamin B6 22 %
** Magnesium 12 %
Folate 41 %

* 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.