Spicy Smoky Macaroni and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Recipe
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Spicy Smoky Macaroni and Cheese with Turkey Bacon

By: PureIce23  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This is my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. You can adjust the amounts of paprika, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to suit your tastes. I like spicy food so the recipe as it is written is spicy."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked shell pasta
  • 10 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup fat free half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in the shell pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, place the turkey bacon strips between two paper towels on a microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave on High until the bacon is crispy, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the microwave. Allow the bacon to cool; crumble and set aside.
  3. Once the pasta has cooked and is draining, combine the processed cheese, cream, and half-and-half in the pot that was used to cook the pasta. Cook and stir over medium heat until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in the paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and crumbled turkey bacon. Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 749 | Total Fat: 41.1g | Cholesterol: 146mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by ChefDee 
I made this mac and cheese as written only changing the turkey bacon for real bacon. My only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by wsalvatori3 
I tried this over the weekend and served it to the guys at my firehouse. It was very good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by dragon13 
I have tried this receipe and it is great...one of the best marcaroni and cheese receipes that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2009 by GMcooks 
We loved this! Very unique recipe and easy to make. I thought it was spicy as written but my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2009 by lincoln26 
Very easy to make. I don't like spicy foods, but following the recipe this wasn't spicy at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by Taylorbrooke 
Family loved it. Favorite new recipe !!! Simply tastes AMAZING !!! MORE

 
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