Surprising twist to a family classic! White cheese, bacon, and leeks. Yes, leeks–a less tangy onion! And this is a one-pot meal! No draining of the water. Super fun, quick, easy, and yummy!
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 1 (8 ounce) package sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large leek
- 3 large plum tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Bring water to a boil in an 8-quart stockpot.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 3
Add macaroni, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the boiling water. Cover and let simmer vigorously for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
While the macaroni mixture cooks, trim dark green parts off leek and discard. Slice leek in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a bowl of cold water and swish to remove dirt. Drain leek and stir into the macaroni mixture.
Step 5
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Meanwhile, cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Remove cores and scrape out seeds. Dice tomatoes; reserve 1/4 cup for garnish. Remove stockpot from heat; stir in remaining tomatoes and 1/2 of the bacon. Spoon macaroni into a serving bowl and garnish with remaining bacon and reserved tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Note:
You can bake the bacon in the oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes for yummy, crispy bacon.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 642 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat29g | 38% |
Saturated Fat16g | 82% |
Cholesterol86mg | 29% |
Sodium1965mg | 85% |
Total Carbohydrate63g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein31g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 38% |
Calcium484mg | 37% |
Iron4mg | 22% |
Potassium447mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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