The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
The BEST Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish that layers creamy cheese sauce with turkey bacon and baked to perfection.
- 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 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth and cook for about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in mustard powder, paprika, and pepper.
- Add shredded cheddar and parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and chopped turkey bacon, mixing until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food