Simple Way to Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese With Bacon

Scallop And Bacon Mac N' Cheese

A family favorite with a twist!

Recipe Summary Scallop And Bacon Mac N' Cheese

This is something I threw together and it turned out fantastic! The flavor of the bacon, along with the scallops, mixes so well with mac and cheese. A perfect combo! Add vegetables for a healthier kick. I like throwing in some steamed broccoli or cauliflower.

Ingredients | Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese With Bacon

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

1 pound bay scallops

1 (1 pound) package bacon

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 ¼ cups milk

1 teaspoon garlic salt

⅔ cup bread crumbs

½ cup butter, melted

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute scallops until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat.

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; roughly crumble.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

Mix Cheddar cheese soup, Cheddar cheese, milk, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Add scallops, bacon, and pasta; mix well. Pour pasta mixture into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.

Stir bread crumbs and butter together in a bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and topping is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Panko bread crumbs can be substituted for the regular bread crumbs if desired.

Info | Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese With Bacon

prep: 10 mins cook: 50 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings

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