Baked Mac: Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Baked Mac is a delicious blend of flavors and textures, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham for a unique twist on comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and chop.
- In the same pan, melt butter and stir in flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika, then stir in half of the cheese until melted.
- Combine the macaroni, chicken ham, turkey bacon, and cheese sauce in a large baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped green onions or parsley on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Mac, comfort food, macaroni and cheese, turkey bacon, chicken ham