Chili Mac with Bacon

Yield

2 servings

Prep Time / Cook Time

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Activity Guide

Backpacking

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound pasta
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup bean flakes
  • 1/3 cup cheese sauce powder (check directions for your particular cheese sauce)
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits

Tools

  • Small pot
  • Spoon
  • Backpacking stove
  • Mylar pouch

Method

  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in your pot. Add pasta to boiling water, and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Strain off about half the water from the pasta. Save the other 1/2-1 cup.
  2. If using a mylar pouch, add bean flakes, cheese sauce, and pasta to the pouch. If not, add the bean flakes and cheese sauce to the pasta pot. Mix in 1/2 cup of water, and either stir (if using a pot) or zip the pouch closed and massage to mix well.
  3. Check after 2 minutes. If still too thick, add more water. Let sit for about 5 more minutes until an even sauce has formed and the pasta is perfectly cooked. Add bacon bits, and dig in.