Broccoli, Cheese & Bacon Pasta Bake

Broccoli, Cheese & Bacon Pasta Bake

Servings
SERVINGS

4

Prep Time
PREP TIME

15 Min

Cook Time
COOK TIME

20 Min

Full Recipe

FULL RECIPE

Serving Size: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Simply Steam® Broccoli & Cheese Sauce

Lists of ingredients:

  • 12 oz cooked pasta (shape of choice)
    1 package Green Giant® Broccoli & Cheese Sauce
    4 slices bacon, chopped
    1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
    salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
    Topping: 1/3 cup breadcrumbs + 1 tablespoon butter

Steps

STEPS

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
3 While the pasta and bacon are cooking, heat the Green Giant® Broccoli & Cheese Sauce according to package directions. Set aside.
4 Add cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture, and most of the cooked bacon and cheeses (reserve a bit of both for topping) into the sauce. Stir until evenly combined and creamy.
5 Toast breadcrumbs in a small pan with butter until golden brown. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese, with the remaining bacon and cheeses just before serving.

TIPS & TRICKS

Serving Size: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Simply Steam® Broccoli & Cheese Sauce

  • 12 oz cooked pasta (shape of choice)
    1 package Green Giant® Broccoli & Cheese Sauce
    4 slices bacon, chopped
    1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
    salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
    Topping: 1/3 cup breadcrumbs + 1 tablespoon butter

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
3 While the pasta and bacon are cooking, heat the Green Giant® Broccoli & Cheese Sauce according to package directions. Set aside.
4 Add cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture, and most of the cooked bacon and cheeses (reserve a bit of both for topping) into the sauce. Stir until evenly combined and creamy.
5 Toast breadcrumbs in a small pan with butter until golden brown. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese, with the remaining bacon and cheeses just before serving.

Tips & Tricks