Cheddar Bacon Pasta

Cheese makes everything better!! In my family, that's just a fact. And I'll admit I'm not the healthiest

eater. Pasta, cheese and bacon are three of my to five favorite foods.  Yummy, easy and cheesy-you can't go wrong!


Ingredients

1 pound pasta-cooked. I prefer rotini, but you could use any type

1/2 tsp garlic powder

4 tbsp. butter or margarine

3 tbsp. flour

2 c milk

2 1/2 c shredded Cheddar or Colby jack cheese

1 pound bacon-cooked and chopped

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

In a large saucepan, melt better over med heat. Add flour and whisk. Cook for 1 min. Slowly add milk while whisking. Continue to stir till it begins to thicken. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper. Now add 2 cups of shredded cheese and stir till all the cheese is melted and incorporated. Stir cooked, chopped and drained bacon into cheese sauce. In a separate large pan, cook rotini according to package directions. Drain, combine with cheese mixture till the pasta is completely covered. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour cheesy pasta into dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 mins. Allow 5-10 mins  before serving. 

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