Name: Macaroni and Cheese with Veggie Bacon
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 slice Morningstar Farms® Veggie Bacon Strips -; 8 oz. dried elbow macaroni -; 2 tbsp. butter or margarine -; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 1/4 tsp. Pepper -; tsp. dry mustard -; 2 c. fat-free half-and-half or milk -; 6 oz. american cheese -; 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese -; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -

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Ingredients for - Macaroni and Cheese with Veggie Bacon

1. 8 slice Morningstar Farms® Veggie Bacon Strips -

2. 8 oz. dried elbow macaroni -

3. 2 tbsp. butter or margarine -

4. 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour -

5. 1/4 tsp. Pepper -

6. tsp. dry mustard -

7. 2 c. fat-free half-and-half or milk -

8. 6 oz. american cheese -

9. 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese -

10. 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Macaroni and Cheese with Veggie Bacon

1. Stage

Cook Morningstar Farms® Veggie Bacon Strips according to package directions. Set two slices aside. Break remaining bacon strips into bite-size pieces. Set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain well. Set aside.

2. Stage

In medium saucepan melt butter. Stir in flour, pepper, and mustard. Stir in half-and-half. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in American and Cheddar cheeses until melted. Add macaroni and bacon pieces; mix well. Spoon into ungreased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.

3. Stage

In small bowl crumble reserved bacon strips. Stir in parsley, if desired. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes or until bubbling around edges. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.This recipe has been tested and endorsed by Kellogg and Morningstar Farms®.