Homemade Hamburger Helper: Easy Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Delight
A comforting and easy-to-make dish that combines turkey bacon and chicken ham for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Main Course
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground turkey.
- Add chicken ham, macaroni, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon until melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade hamburger helper!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or milk towards the end of cooking.
- You can substitute ground beef or sausage if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Homemade Hamburger Helper, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food