Homemade Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe featuring savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until cheese melts.
- Add macaroni and crumbled bacon; mix well. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- You can substitute other types of cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Homemade Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon