Cheesy Bacon Mac
Prep Time
5
Cook Time
20
Yields
6

Ingredients

SAUCE
1 cup (250 ml) Canadian cottage cheese
1 1/4 cups (310 ml) Canadian 2% milk
1 1/4 cups (310 ml) Canadian cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup (75 g) Canadian parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp (16 g) corn starch
1/4 tsp (0.5 g) mustard powder
1/8 tsp (0.5 g) pepper
PASTA
6 cups (1200 g) cooked cavatappi pasta
1/2 cup (40 g) diced low sodium bacon, cooked, chopped
GARNISH
2 tbsp (30 ml) Canadian unsalted butter
1/4 cup (27 g) breadcrumbs
2 tbsp (12 g) green onions, sliced

Directions

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Sauce: In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients and blend until smooth.
  2. in a large pot over medium-high heat, pour in the sauce and cook until it thickens, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir the cooked pasta and bacon into the sauce. Continue to heat, stirring often, until the pasta is hot and well-coated with the sauce.
  4. Garnish: In a small pan, melt the butter. Add the breadcrumbs and cook until golden brown.
  5. Divide the mac and cheese between 6 bowls and top with breadcrumbs and green onions.