Mac and Cheese Delight: Creamy Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Twist
A delightful twist on classic mac and cheese featuring creamy textures, turkey bacon, and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups 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
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and chop.
- In the same pan, melt butter and whisk in flour.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then add salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Combine macaroni, chicken ham, and turkey bacon; mix with cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or onion powder to the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese, turkey bacon, chicken ham