Homemade Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Twist
A comforting and delicious twist on a classic dish, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Add macaroni and turkey bacon, stirring to combine.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly.
Notes
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle additional cheese before baking.
- This dish can easily be made ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Homemade Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food
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