The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
The BEST Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy delight enhanced with delicious turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce; mix well.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour into a greased baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding more cheese varieties.
- Make sure to fully coat all macaroni with the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: baked mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, turkey bacon