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This was so good! I read the temp for the oven wrong and baked at 350. Caught it towards the end and increased to 400. It really is delicious! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"242205","romance_copy_dek":"My cast-iron skillet is a workhorse in my kitchen. I just love it for cooking and baking. This mac and cheese recipe makes for a perfect smaller-portion side. \u2014Lisa Keys, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania","enhanced_recipe_title":"Bacon Mac \u2018N Cheese Cornbread Skillet","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-3\/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni","IngredientText":"1-3\/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"8 bacon strips, chopped","IngredientText":"8 bacon strips, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar cheese","IngredientText":"1 cup shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar cheese"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese","IngredientText":"1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 ounces cream cheese, cubed","IngredientText":"4 ounces cream cheese, cubed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"6 large eggs, divided use","IngredientText":"6 large eggs, divided use"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 cups 2% milk, divided ","IngredientText":"3 cups 2% milk, divided "},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 green onions, chopped","IngredientText":"4 green onions, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided ","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided "},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon pepper, divided ","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon pepper, divided "},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 package (8-1\/2 ounces) cornbread\/muffin mix","IngredientText":"1 package (8-1\/2 ounces) cornbread\/muffin mix"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon smoked paprika","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon smoked paprika"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Additional green onions","IngredientText":"Additional green onions"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Bacon-Mac--N-Cheese-Cornbread-Skillet_EXPS_CIWMZ19_242205_B09_04_1b.jpg","RecipeId":242205,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Bacon Mac \u2018N Cheese Cornbread Skillet Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Bacon-Mac--N-Cheese-Cornbread-Skillet_EXPS_CIWMZ19_242205_B09_04_1b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Lisa","Lastname":"Keys","City":"Kennett Sq","StateDescription":"Pennsylvania","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/76\/75x75\/CP_53146_Keys.jpg","TimeCallout":"Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min. + standing","MinimumServingQuantity":8,"MaximumServingQuantity":8,"Yield":"8 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Bacon Mac \u2018N Cheese Cornbread Skillet","SubmittedTitle":"Smokehouse Bacon Mac \u2018N Cheese Cornbread Skillet","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"11\/20\/2019 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_CIWMZ19_242205_B09_04_1b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":35,"CookTimeInMinutes":30,"TotalTimeInMinutes":65,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Bacon Mac \u2018N Cheese Cornbread Skillet","OriginalSourceProject":"Bacon Mac \u2018N Cheese Cornbread Skillet","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"
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