Pepper Bacon Mac And Cheese

• Meat

  • 8 slices Pepper bacon
  • 2 slices Pepper bacon, cooked and chopped

• Produce

  • 3 Green onions
  • 1/2 cup Green pepper
  • 3 Jalapeno peppers, Small
  • 1/2 cup White onions

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Macaroni

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Red pepper
  • 1 Salt, Coarse

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 1 1/4 lb Cheddar
  • 2 oz Gruyere cheese
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1/4 lb Monterey jack cheese

Found on magicalrecipes.net

Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound macaroni
• 8 slices pepper bacon
• 1/2 cup diced white onions
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 3 small jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 pound (4 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 pound (1 cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 pound sliced American cheese
• 2 ounces (1/2 cup) shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 slices pepper bacon, cooked and chopped
• 3 green onions, sliced
• Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Cook pepper bacon until crisp. Chop and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of grease.
• Heat grease in a medium-skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
• Add onion, green pepper, red pepper and jalapeño. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are warm, but still crisp. Set aside.
• Heat cream in large saucepan over medium heat. When it begins to simmer, slowly stir in all of cheese, mixing well to melt cheese.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine cooked pasta, vegetables and cheese sauce in a large bowl.
• Pour into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Bake 15 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with green onions and bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.