Bacon Broccoli Pasta Bake

Name: Bacon Broccoli Pasta Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices Bacon; 1 whole Beer Cheese; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Broccoli Florets; 1 cup Chicken Bone Broth; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 2 cups Protein Pastry; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter; 1.5 cups Whole Milk

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Bacon Broccoli Pasta Bake layers smoky bacon, tender broccoli, and protein pasta in a rich, cheesy sauce made with pub cheese and cheddar. It bakes to a golden, bubbly top with cozy flavors and a hint of garlic and onion. Ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner that satisfies without much hands-on time.

Prep10 mins
Cook55 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels. Crumble it once cool enough to handle.
3

Put the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with a small amount of water, and microwave on High until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain.
4

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the uncooked pasta, milk, broth, melted butter, pub cheese, 1/2 cup Cheddar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, bacon, and broccoli. Stir well to make sure the pub cheese is evenly distributed.
5

Cover tightly with foil and bake until the pasta is nearly tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring halfway through, 45 to 50 minutes. If the pasta seems dry at the halfway point, add up to 1/4 cup more milk.
6

Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar, and bake until the top is golden and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes more.
7

Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.