The Best Homemade Mac: Indulgent Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Twist
The BEST Homemade Baked Mac is an indulgent twist on a classic dish, featuring 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: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, chopped turkey bacon, chicken ham, cheese, milk, cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite spices or herbs.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked mac, homemade mac, turkey bacon, chicken ham