Creamy Cheesy Comfort: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Mac & Cheese
A Creamy, Cheesy Comfort in a Bowl
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Melt butter in the skillet and stir in flour to form a roux.
- Add milk gradually, whisking until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine macaroni and cheese sauce, and add crumbled bacon.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to mix in vegetables like peas or broccoli for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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