Bacon, Leek, and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Bring water to a boil in an 8-quart stockpot.

Meanwhile place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until crisp 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.

Add macaroni Cheddar cheese cream cheese Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to the boiling water. Cover and let simmer vigorously for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

While the macaroni mixture cooks trim dark green parts off leek and discard. Slice leek in half lengthwise then crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a bowl of cold water and swish to remove dirt. Drain leek and stir into the macaroni mixture.

Cook uncovered stirring occasionally until macaroni is tender and sauce is thickened about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Remove cores and scrape out seeds. Dice tomatoes; reserve 1/4 cup for garnish. Remove stockpot from heat; stir in remaining tomatoes and 1/2 of the bacon. Spoon macaroni into a serving bowl and garnish with remaining bacon and reserved tomatoes. Serve immediately.