The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
This baked mac and cheese recipe combines creamy cheese sauce and crispy turkey bacon for a delightful twist. Perfect for a hearty meal!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 box elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly add the milk, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat, and stir in 3 cups of the cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For creamier mac and cheese, mix in a bit of cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food