Name: Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese Cornbread Skillet
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni -; 8 bacon strips, chopped -; 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar cheese -; 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese -; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed -; 6 large eggs, divided use -; 3 cups 2% milk, divided -; 4 green onions, chopped -; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided -; 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix -; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika -; Additional green onions -

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35 min.

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Ingredients for - Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese Cornbread Skillet

1. 1-3/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni -

2. 8 bacon strips, chopped -

3. 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar cheese -

4. 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese -

5. 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed -

6. 6 large eggs, divided use -

7. 3 cups 2% milk, divided -

8. 4 green onions, chopped -

9. 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided -

10. 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided -

11. 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix -

12. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika -

13. Additional green onions -

How to cook deliciously - Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese Cornbread Skillet

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoons in pan.

2. Stage

Drain macaroni; add macaroni to drippings. Stir in shredded cheeses and cream cheese; cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Whisk 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, green onions, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pour into skillet. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.

3. Stage

Reserve 1/4 cup bacon for topping; sprinkle remaining bacon over macaroni. Place cornbread mix, paprika and remaining 4 eggs, 2 cups milk, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bacon.

4. Stage

Bake until puffed and golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup bacon and additional green onions.