Four Cheese Pasta with Bacon

Updated at: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:47:26 GMT

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Coat a 3 quart broiler safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling.

Step 4

Cook cavatappi 8 minutes in boiling water, then drain.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in medium size saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.

Step 6

Carefully pour off drippings, returning 2 tbsp to pan. Add butter.

Step 7

Whisk in flour until smooth.

Step 8

In a thin stream, whisk in milk.

Step 9

Stir in onion flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 10

In a large bowl, toss together cheddar, colby-jack, and mozzarella cheeses.

Step 11

Remove milk mixture from heat; whisk in American cheese and 1 ¼ cups of the cheddar mixture.

Step 12

Toss bacon pieces with remaining shredded cheese.

Step 13

In pasta pot, combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce.

Step 14

Pour half into prepared dish. Sprinkle with a generous cup of the bacon-cheese mixture. Repeat layering.

Step 15

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil and broil 3 minutes, until top is lightly browned. Cool slightly before serving.

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