Simply Scratch · by Laurie McNamara
Bacon and Pepper Jack Skillet Mac-n-Cheese
NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 24%·PRO 40%
CARBS 51G43% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC44G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G39% OF CAL
12G SAT9G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Creamy, spicy mac and cheese with crispy bacon, pepper jack, and jalapeños. A comforting skillet pasta dish with a kick.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 12 ounces dried pasta (ones with ridges work best)
- 6 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon (chopped)
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 small jalapeno (seeded and minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened )
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese (grated)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
CAL 24%·PRO 40%
CARBS 51G43% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC44G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G39% OF CAL
12G SAT9G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Sodium
- 673mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 252mg
- Calcium
- 316mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 673MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.