The Best Mac and Cheese Recipe: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
This mac and cheese recipe features an indulgent twist with turkey bacon, delivering a creamy and delicious meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted; add salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce; mix well.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more milk.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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