Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole

Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole

5 slices bacon (I used the thick sliced)

1 lb. ground beef

3 1/2 cups macaroni

1 1/2 cup chicken broth or water

2 cups milk

1/2 tsp. salt

additional 1/4 to 3/4 c. milk, if needed

2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

chopped onion

chopped green pepper

chopped green onion

1.  In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp; remove from pot and drain on paper towels. Pour out all but a tablespoon of the grease.

2. Brown ground beef, onion and green pepper; drain. 

3. In the pot, add macaroni, broth(or water), milk, salt and half the bacon.

4.  Bring to a simmer; cover and cook 10 min., stirring often. If the cooking liquid is used before the macaroni is done, add additional milk. Make sure the macaroni is al dente.

5.  Add 2 cups of the cheese; stir until melted.

6.  Garnish with extra cheese, bacon and chopped green onion.

This is really good served with some green beans or a salad. 

Keep an eye on it so it doesn't boil out - you want it creamy. Add more milk if the macaroni isn't done to your liking.