Boursin Mac & Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Boursin Mac & Cheese is a rich and creamy comfort food dish, enhanced with savory turkey bacon for an indulgent twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in flour, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps form, and cook until thickened.
- Stir in Boursin cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon, mixing well until thoroughly combined.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any pasta shape you prefer.
- Can add extra vegetables like spinach or peas for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Boursin Mac & Cheese, comfort food, turkey bacon