Ultimate Mac and Cheese Recipe: Creamy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Make the ultimate comfort food in just 30 minutes with our creamy mac and cheese recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 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 and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding seasonings such as mustard or hot sauce.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, quick recipes, turkey bacon, creamy pasta