5-Ingredient Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
A simple and delicious stovetop mac and cheese recipe using just five ingredients, including turkey bacon for added flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the elbow macaroni.
- Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In the same pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- Add the cooked macaroni back to the pot, then stir in milk and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Fold in the chopped turkey bacon and serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more milk as needed.
- Feel free to substitute the turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 35 milligrams
Keywords: 5-Ingredient Stovetop Mac and Cheese, macaroni and cheese, turkey bacon