Extra Creamy Classic Mac: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
An indulgently creamy mac and cheese with turkey bacon for the perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add in the heavy cream and milk.
- Stir in the garlic powder and paprika, then add the shredded cheese, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Combine the macaroni and cheese sauce, adding crumbled turkey bacon. Stir well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be adjusted for more or less creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: extra creamy mac, turkey bacon mac and cheese, comfort food