Macaroni and Cheese: Pimiento Casserole with Bacon
Everyone's favorite basic macaroni and cheese can be made festive in this easy Macaroni and Cheese: Pimiento Casserole with Bacon. Make this your go-to signature dish for the family meal and when friends get together. This is an Asian in America recipe which previously published on the Quirk DIY Community Blog. Serves 6.
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Macaroni and Cheese Pimiento Bacon Casserole
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 490kcal
Author: Elizabeth Ann Quirino
- 6-7 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained about 4 cups uncooked
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sliced red pepper seeded, cut into 2-inch length strips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 box (8 oz. or 227 g.) Philadelphia cream cheese
- 3 cups heavy cream add 1/2 cup more if casserole gets dry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers or use Saltines
- 1 cup crushed cooked bacon bits
Serving: 1g | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1749IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg