Description
A hearty dish combining creamy mac and cheese and savory bacon, all stuffed into jumbo pasta shells for a delightful twist on a comfort food classic.
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Mac and cheese (prepared)
- Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- Cream cheese
- Milk
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Mix together the prepared mac and cheese with crumbled bacon, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the mac and cheese mixture generously.
- Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Best served warm; pair with a salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg