Bacon and broccoli Mac and cheese

By á-2240

Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 ounces reduced fat processed American cheese, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 2 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup packed)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Steam broccoli 5 minutes or until crisp tender; drain. Pat dry, and keep warm. Cook pasta in boiling water in a large saucepan for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain and keep warm. Wipe pan with paper towels, return to medium heat. Melt butter in pan. Sprinkle flour over melted butter; cook for 1 minute, stirring constatntly with a whisk. Gradually add milk to the flour mixture in pan, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook for 1 minute or until slightly thick, and remove from heat. Add American cheese, stir until smooth. Stir in sliced green onions and the remaining ingredients. Stir in broccoli and pasta, serve immediately.