Bacon Mac and Cheese

Yields: 8 Servings

3 cups Penne pasta (10 oz)
1 can Progresso 3 cheese recipe starter
1/2 cup Milk
1 clove Garlic minced
1 1/2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese (6 oz) shredded
1/2 cup American cheese (2oz) shredded
1 bag real bacon pieces or bits
1/2 cup Red bell pepper optional
Italian bread crumbs

Cook and drain pasta.
Heat oven to 400. Spray 2 qt casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a 3 qt saucepan heat recipe starter, milk and garlic to boiling.
Remove from heat, stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta, bacon and pepper.
Spoon into casserole dish then cover with bread crumbs.
Bake uncovered 20 min. or until edges are bubbly.