Cozy Creamy Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Recipe
This Cozy Creamy Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham is the perfect dish for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large saucepan, cook turkey bacon until crisp; remove and crumble.
- In the same saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook until golden.
- Whisk in milk and cream, then add cheese until melted.
- Stir in macaroni and chicken ham; mix well.
- Top with crumbled bacon and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute other types of cheese for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Creamy Pasta