The Best Homemade Baked Mac with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
The BEST Homemade Baked Mac is a delicious twist on a classic comfort dish, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham for a savory, hearty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a pan, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, chopped turkey bacon, diced chicken ham, shredded cheese, milk, cream, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with additional cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some diced jalapeños to the mix before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the cheese according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Homemade Baked Mac, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Macaroni and Cheese