Stovetop Mac and Cheese: The Best Turkey Bacon Twist Recipe
A creamy and delicious stovetop mac and cheese with a twist of turkey bacon that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add milk and stir until heated through.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in cooked macaroni and turkey bacon until well combined.
- Season with black pepper and garlic powder to taste.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more milk.
- Feel free to mix in vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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