Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese Everyone Loves with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and creamy mac and cheese recipe that everyone will love, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Add the shredded cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni, chicken ham, and turkey bacon. Stir until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add spices like paprika or mustard powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham