Description
Creamy Bacon Cheese Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining al dente pasta with a rich, velvety cheese sauce and crispy bacon. This indulgent dish is perfect for cozy nights in or festive gatherings, inviting everyone to dive into its delicious layers of flavor. With a golden, bubbly top and a creamy interior, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain but do not rinse.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and crispy bacon to the creamy mixture; gently fold until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg