Mac and Guac Casserole

Macaroni and cheese with avocado stirred into the sauce is topped with bacon and bread crumbs for a decadent twist on the traditional mac and cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
• 0.5 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 0.5 cup crumbled bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to an 8x15-inch baking dish.

Step 4

Mix avocados, Cheddar cheese, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta. Top pasta with bacon and bread crumbs.