Smoky Mac and Cheese

This should actually be called  Cheese and Macaroni. With the amount of Cheese in this, you better not be lactose intolerant! Another great dish for a cold night or when a comfort food is needed. It is also very quick to make, cooking the noodles takes the longest.





The recipe:

8 ounces  shell macaroni or mini wheels

8 ounces  mild Cheddar cheese, shredded

6 slices  American cheese

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon  mesquite flavoring

1 teaspoon  smoked paprika

1-1/2 teaspoons  smoked sweet pepper seasoning blend (such as McCormick)(couldn't find any so I used regular black pepper.

1/2 to 1 cup  2% milk

6 slices  hickory-smoked bacon, crisply fried and broken into pieces

 

Cook macaroni in large pot of lightly salted water according to package directions. Drain and put in large baking dish.

 

 

 

 

 

Mix in Cheddar cheese, American cheese, mesquite flavoring, paprika and sweet pepper seasoning blend. Stir until cheese melts, adding milk for desired creaminess. Sprinkle bacon on top.

 

 

 

 

Cover and vent in the corners. Microwave 3 minutes at 50% power. Serve warm.

YUMMMYYYY!!!!!!!!!!