Bacon and Pimiento Mac 'N Cheese with Spicy Breadcrumbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Bacon and Pimiento Mac 'N Cheese with Spicy Breadcrumbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Shells take on new life when they're tossed in a pimiento cheese sauce and topped with spicy breadcrumbs.

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
8 oz. pasta shells
3 tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole milk
3 oz. jarred pimiento peppers, drained
1 tsp. dijon
Hot sauce
2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar
8 slices of bacon
1 c. toasted breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
chives, for garnish

Instructions

Cook bacon until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool.
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta shells for 5 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add garlic. Cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Whisk in flour, 2 minutes, then stir in milk, pimentos, Dijon, and a few splashes of hot sauce to taste and cook until almost simmering.
Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy, then add drained cooked shells and stir to coat.
Crumble and stir in bacon, then transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
Heat broiler and make spicy breadcrumbs: Combine toasted breadcrumbs with Parmesan and cayenne pepper.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on mac 'n cheese and broil until bubbly and golden, about 5 minutes.
Garnish with chives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bacon and Pimiento Mac 'N Cheese with Spicy Breadcrumbs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Bacon and Pimiento Mac 'N Cheese with Spicy Breadcrumbs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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