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Pimiento Mac and Cheese is ultra creamy with bacon bits, crisp green onion, and a light dash of hot sauce for an added little kick.

Pimiento Mac and Cheese


  • Author: Kitschen Cat
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups dried pasta shells
  • 4 thick slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter (affiliate)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 cups milk
  • 12 oz container Price*s Pimiento Cheese
  • 4 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 green onions, green parts only, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  3. In an oven proof skillet, sauté bacon until almost crispy, then add in minced onion and cook until onion is soft, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add butter, let melt, then whisk in flour and mustard powder and cook over medium heat until flour starts to slightly brown, about 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in milk, making sure no lumps of flour remain. Milk will start to thicken and bubble after 3-4 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Add Pimiento Cheese, grated cheese, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is all melted and sauce is thick and creamy.
  8. Add in cooked pasta, stir to coat, then place skillet in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are brown and the top is bubbly and starting to brown.
  9. Top with chopped green onions and extra hot sauce if desired.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins