Chicken Bacon Mac Recipe
Cavatappi, golden beer cheese sauce, applewood chicken, peppered bacon & a basil bread crumb topping.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Beer Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the golden beer, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, and crumbled bacon. Pour the beer cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- 4
Prepare the Bread Crumb Topping
In a small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the pasta. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- 6
Serve
Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your Chicken Bacon Mac!
