Easy Boursin Mac: A Creamy, Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
A comforting and creamy pasta dish that incorporates the rich flavor of Boursin cheese and the savory taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, combine milk, Boursin cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and chopped bacon to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Boursin Mac, creamy pasta, turkey bacon, comfort food