Pasta Casserole with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this exquisite recipe for Pasta Casserole featuring crispy bacon and rich cheddar cheese. Elevate your culinary skills and delight your taste buds with this decadent dish that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of uncooked rotini pasta
• 1/2 pound of bacon, cooked to perfection and crumbled
• 1 can (10.75 ounces) of condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/4 cup of melted butter
• 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 cup of sour cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to ensure optimal baking conditions.
2. In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook it for 8 to 10 minutes until it reaches the perfect al dente texture. Drain the pasta and set it aside for later use.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, melted butter, grated cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until a smooth and creamy mixture forms.
4. Grease a 2-quart baking dish generously to prevent sticking. Spread the cooked pasta evenly across the bottom of the dish, creating a sturdy base for your casserole.
5. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the layer of pasta, ensuring every bite is packed with savory goodness.
6. Pour the prepared cream of mushroom mixture over the pasta and bacon, evenly distributing it to ensure every bite is bursting with flavor.
7. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the casserole to become golden brown and bubbly.
8. Once the casserole is cooked to perfection, remove it from the oven and top it with dollops of sour cream for an added layer of richness and tanginess.
9. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to warm the sour cream and enhance its creamy texture.
10. Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to fully develop and ensuring the perfect temperature for indulgence.

Savor each mouthful of this exquisite Pasta Casserole with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese, and prepare to be transported to a culinary paradise with every bite. Enjoy!