Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

Smokey bacon crisps up on top and flavors the dish as this tomato macaroni and cheese casserole bakes in the oven.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 478 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 pound bacon
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta is slightly under-cooked, about 8 minutes. Drain well.

Step 3

Combine the processed cheese, tomato juice, and butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until melted and smooth. Mix the pasta into the cheese sauce; stir well. Transfer macaroni and cheese to the prepared baking dish. Top with the raw bacon slices.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is cooked and crisped, about 30 minutes.