Cheap and Easy

Cheesy Bacon Mac

Rich, creamy, and full of cheesy flavour, this mac and cheese gets a protein boost from cottage cheese, making it both comforting and satisfying.

Prep Time

5

Cook Time

20

Total Time

25

Equipment

  • blender
  • large pot

Ingredients

SAUCE
1 cup (250 mL) Canadian cottage cheese
1 ¼ cups (310 mL) Canadian 2% milk
1 ¼ cups (310 mL) Canadian cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup (75 g) Canadian parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp (16 g) corn starch
¼ tsp (0.5 g) mustard powder
1/8 tsp (0.5 g) pepper

PASTA
6 cups (1200 g) cooked cavatappi pasta
½ cup (40 g) diced low sodium bacon, cooked, chopped

GARNISH
2 tbsp (30 mL) Canadian unsalted butter
¼ cup (27 g) breadcrumbs
2 tbsp (12 g) green onions, slice

Directions

  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.