Bacon Mac Recipe

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Ingredients

3 1/4 tsp. salt (divided)
12 oz. penne
4 tsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 C milk (divided)
2 C finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
1/4 C sliced green onions
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat to broil
Bring 6 qts. water and 1 Tbs. salt to a boil
Add pasta cook 8 mins. or until al dente and drain
Combine flour and 1/2 C milk in a sauce pan over medium heat
Gradually add 1 C milk bring to a boil, cook 1 min. stirring constantly
Remove from heat and let stand 4 mins. or until it cools to 155 degrees
Stir in 1 1/2 C cheese
Add 1/4 tsp. salt, onions, hot sauce, pepper and bacon
Add pasta and toss
Spoon into a 2 qt. broiler safe dish coated with cooking spray
Top with 1/2 C cheese
Broil for 7 mins.