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Creamy Bacon Mac & Cheese

An image of prepared Creamy Bacon Mac & Cheese showing elbow macaroni made with Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Bacon Soup and sharp Cheddar cheese, topped with crunchy bread crumbs and chives.
  • prep time: 20 min
  • total time: 35 min
  • serves: 6 people
  • calories: 284 1 serving

Welcome to your new favorite comfort staple - our Creamy Bacon Mac & Cheese. This recipe takes coziness to the next level, thanks to Campbell's® Cream of Bacon Soup, which gives the dish an irresistible smoky richness. Picture the buttery crunch of bread crumbs giving way to tender pasta covered in creamy, cheesy, bacon-infused goodness. Best of all, it's on the table in just 35 minutes, meaning you don't have to wait for a special occasion to give your dinner that special touch.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Bacon Soup
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni or cavatappi (from about 6 ounces/1 1/2 cups dry)

Instructions

  • Tips

    • For even more bacon flavor, stir 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon into the soup mixture.
    • For a cheesier crust, add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the bread crumb mixture and stir to incorporate.

  • Step 1

    Set the oven to 425°F.  Grease a 2-quart casserole.  Stir the bread crumbs and butter in a small bowl.

  • Step 2

    Whisk the soup and milk together in a large bowl until smooth, with no lumps remaining. Stir in the cheese, chives and macaroni until evenly incorporated.  Spoon the macaroni mixture into the casserole.  Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture, smoothing the top with a spatula if necessary to ensure even distribution.

  • Step 3

    Bake for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbling.  Let the mac and cheese rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven, to allow the cheese sauce to thicken. To finish, sprinkle a fresh herb atop, like parsley or chives.

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Calories 284
Total Fat 12 g
Sat. Fat 6 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 519 mg
Total Carb 30 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 12 g
Vitamin D 3 %DV
Calcium 17 %DV
Iron 7 %DV
Potassium 2 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.

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