The Ultimate Creamy Mac & Cheese Extravaganza with Turkey Bacon
The Ultimate Creamy Mac & Cheese Extravaganza with Turkey Bacon is a deliciously cheesy and rich dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a saucepan, cook turkey bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stir in flour, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Add macaroni and turkey bacon, mixing well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños.
- Try different cheese combinations for varied flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy mac and cheese, turkey bacon, comfort food, cheese dish