Bacon and Pea Macaroni & Cheese

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5

3 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Main Course

Bacon and Pea Macaroni & Cheese

You’ll never guess that this unbelievably creamy, cheesy mac and cheese is actually lightened up!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 4 lices Bacon diced
  • 1 cup almond milk Silk Unsweetened Original
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme chopped fresh leaves
  • ¾ cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
  • salt to toaste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to toaste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Within the last minute of cooking time, add peas; drain well.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine almondmilk, garlic and thyme over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil. Stir in cheeses, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Stir in pasta, peas and bacon until well combined. Stir in Greek yogurt and hot sauce. Add more almondmilk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Serve immediately.
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