SPICY CHICKEN AND BACON MAC RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
I've been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years. After adding smoky bacon, chicken, jalapenos and spicy cheese, this is the ultimate! I use rotisserie chicken and precooked bacon when I'm pressed for time. —Sarah Gilbert, Aloha, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat broiler. , In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes (do not burn). Gradually whisk in cream, milk, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta, chicken, bacon and jalapeno; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle chips over top., Broil 3-4 inches from heat until chips are browned, about 30 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, FatContent 50g fat (28g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 175mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 705mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 32g protein.
CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it. I created it for the people I love most, using ingredients they love most. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Total Time 01 hours 20 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 60 minutes
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cheeses until blended. Stir in dressing., Add chicken and sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Top with bacon. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley.
Freeze option: Prepare recipe as directed, increasing milk to 1-1/3 cups. Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking as directed or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, FatContent 37g fat (15g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 84mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 889mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 25g protein.
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