Description
A creamy and delicious macaroni and cheese recipe with a delightful twist of turkey bacon, perfect for family meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the cooked turkey bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and stir until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding cooked vegetables like broccoli or peas.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg