Smoky Mac & Cheese

macaroni and cheese often is all that it takes to make a bad day better. Here is a great one that includes bacon

SMOKY MAC & CHEESE

1 tsp smoked paprika
8 oz each shell macaroni or mini wheels and mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 slices American cheese
1/2 cup milk
6 slices bacon, crisply fried, broken into pieces
1 1/2 tsp smoked sweet pepper seasoning blend
1/4 tsp mesquite flavoring

Cook macaroni in pot of lightly salted water according to package directions. Drain and put in a baking dish. Mix in cheeses, mesquite flavoring, paprika and sweet pepper seasoning. Stir until cheese melts, adding milk for desired creaminess.
*Sprinkle bacon on top. Cover and vent in the corners. Microwave 3 min. at 50% power. Serve warm.
MAKES 8 SERVINGS OF MAC & CHEESE...