Creamy Macaroni and Cheese: The Best Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A rich and creamy macaroni and cheese recipe made with turkey bacon, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
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 salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk; bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper until melted.
- Add macaroni and crumbled bacon; mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with extra cheese if desired; bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese for your favorite variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food