Bacon, Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

Submitted by TexasKelly

"I found this in a magazine and had to change it to suit my personal taste and also because I didn't have all ingredients on hand. The result tasted great!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 2 -3 cups pasta, any type
• 1 cup frozen broccoli (thawed)
• 1⁄4 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1⁄2 cup skim milk
• 3 -4 tablespoons flour
• salt & pepper
• breadcrumbs (optional)
• parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Boil water to cook pasta.
3. While water is boiling, fry bacon strips.
4. Set aside on paper towel to drain.
5. After pasta is cooked, drain and set aside in a casserole dish.
6. Crumble bacon& stir into pasta.
7. Also stir in broccoli.
8. Over medium heat, heat milk in a saucepan& slowly stir in flour until smooth& slightly thickened.
9. Stir in cheese until mostly melted& remove from heat.
10. Pour over pasta mixture and stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
11. Salt and Pepper to suit personal taste& if desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese over casserole before baking.
12. Bake for 10-15 minutes, and let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[clarinetdwg]

Great casserole. We found it a little dry, though, and added about 1/2 cup of milk. We also feel like it could use a little more cheese and broccoli. Thanks for posting this! We'll definitely be having it again.