The Best Baked Mac Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
The Best Baked Mac Cheese is a creamy, cheesy delight topped with crispy turkey bacon, perfect for indulgent comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 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 garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni and turkey bacon; mix well.
- Pour into a baking dish and top with extra cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding vegetables like peas or spinach.
- The dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked mac cheese, comfort food, turkey bacon