Creamy Baked Mac with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A rich and creamy baked macaroni dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it into pieces.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly add the milk while whisking until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted.
- Add the pasta and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For an extra crunchy topping, consider adding breadcrumbs before baking.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Baked Mac, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food