Creamy Mac & Cheese with Turkey Bacon: The Indulgent Upgrade
Enjoy a rich, creamy mac & cheese recipe with the unique twist of turkey bacon for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the macaroni and turkey bacon, stirring to combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a greener option, add steamed broccoli.
- Try different cheese blends for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Mac & Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Indulgent Upgrade