Easy Baked Mac And Cheese For Kids: A Cheesy Turkey Bacon Delight
This Easy Baked Mac And Cheese is a delightful dish for kids, combining cheesy goodness with turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Kid-friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large saucepan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in the cheese until melted, then add macaroni and crumbled bacon.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For an extra crispy top, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 720 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Keywords: Easy Baked Mac And Cheese For Kids, turkey bacon, cheesy pasta