Chili Mac Casserole: Easy Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Delight
A delicious and hearty Chili Mac Casserole featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: casserole
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 8 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups chili beans
- 3 cups shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, turkey bacon, chicken ham, chili beans, and spices.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños.
- Can substitute ground turkey for turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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