Bacon Mac & Cheese

Okay, so between the Crab & Artichoke Dip and this Bacon Mac & Cheese you could say I've been really craving cheese lately. But hey, that's totally fine! Like I've said before you can't just cut out everything. Moderation is key. This is even made with whole wheat pasta and reduced fat cheddar cheese so there's my excuse - a serving of whole grains. Sometimes I even add some broccoli to the mix after the cheese and bacon have melted together.

Ingredients
Box of whole wheat fusilli pasta
3/4 pound bacon, diced
2 cups half and half
1 cup reduced fat milk
2 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup green onions, sliced

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2.  Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon in the pan and remove. Pour fat out of the pan. Let bacon cool a little then roughly chop. 
3. Place pan back on medium heat and add half and half and milk. Bring to a simmer for about 3 minutes until it reduces a little. Add cheddar cheese and chopped bacon. Stir to melt. 
4. Add pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Serve and sprinkle green onions on top.