Mac and Cheese Green Bean Casserole with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on traditional green bean casserole featuring creamy mac and cheese and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 can green beans, drained
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine macaroni, green beans, and turkey bacon with the cheese sauce.
- Pour into a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add extra cheese on top for a cheesier casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese Green Bean Casserole, turkey bacon