Paula Deen’s Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
A creamy and delightful mac and cheese recipe featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a Crockpot, combine the macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, cream cheese, turkey bacon, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once creamy and heated through, serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some smoked paprika.
- Feel free to substitute different types of cheese according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Paula Deen, Mac and Cheese, Crockpot, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food