Bacon Buffalo Mac and Cheese

What You'll Need:

• 1/2 pound medium shells
• 4 strips of bacon, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup wing sauce
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar/Monterrey jack cheese
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs

 

 

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. In a small skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet, drain on a paper towel lined plate. Meanwhile, cook pasta to al dente, then drain.
2. In a food processor combine cream cheese, garlic, wing sauce and ranch dressing until smooth. In a large bowl mix together cooked pasta, shredded cheese, red pepper, bacon and cream cheese sauce. Toss to combine. Pour into dish. Sprinkle with panko bread crumbs. Bake for 40 minutes until crispy and bubbly.