Ingredients

  • 1 lb macaroni
  • 16 ounces shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
  • 6 -8 ounces grated smoked gouda cheese
  • 12 cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 13 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 tablespoons hormel real bacon bits
  • 12 lb bacon
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Slice bacon into 1-inch pieces and fry until crispy.
  • Boil the pasta in large pot in salt water until al dente.
  • Drain but do not rinse.
  • Return pasta to pot.
  • Stir in butter, milk, salt & pepper, garlic and sour cream over low heat until butter is melted.
  • Turn off heat and stir in cheese and most of the fried bacon.
  • Pour mixture into casserole or Pyrex baking dish.
  • Sprinkle a layer of the remainder of the bacon and bacon bit over the top evenly.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling and crispy on the edges.