Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
A creamy and delicious baked macaroni and cheese recipe that incorporates turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Lacto-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until bubbly.
- Slowly add milk while stirring, cooking until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Add macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce; mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle additional cheese or breadcrumbs before baking.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Turkey Bacon Mac and Cheese