Ultimate Mac and Cheese Recipe: Creamy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
The Ultimate Mac and Cheese Recipe combines creamy cheese sauce with the crunch of turkey bacon, delivering a comforting dish ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon, mixing until well combined.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.
- You can substitute other types of cheese for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, turkey bacon, creamy recipe, quick dinner