One Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and creamy one pot mac and cheese featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chicken ham and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add macaroni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For added flavor, use smoked cheddar cheese.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham