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12		ounces (3 cups) uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4		cup LAND O LAKES® Butter with Olive Oil
2		tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2		teaspoon salt
1/4		teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8		teaspoon ground red pepper
1 1/2		cups milk
8		ounces (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® American Cheese, shredded
8		ounces (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1		medium (1 cup) tomato, seeded, chopped
4		slices (1/3 cup) crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4		cup coarsely chopped parsley
		Crumbled bacon, if desired

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.

Melt Butter with Olive Oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until sizzling; stir in flour, salt, nutmeg and ground red pepper. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly and very lightly browned (1 to 2 minutes). Add milk, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened (5 to 7 minutes). Add cheeses; stir until melted and sauce is smooth. Add cooked macaroni, tomato, 1/3 cup crumbled bacon and parsley; stir until well mixed.

Garnish with additional crumbled bacon, if desired.

Recipe Tip
Precooked bacon can be used to save time and make clean up easier.

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