Baked Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Recipe with Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham
Baked Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy dish that combines the richness of turkey bacon and chicken ham for an indulgent flavor experience.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Conventional
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 pound chicken ham, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and then stir in the cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, turkey bacon, and chicken ham with the cheese sauce.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra crunch, top with breadcrumbs before baking.
- Feel free to substitute with your favorite cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baked Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham