The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
The BEST Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight is a comforting and delicious dish that combines creamy cheese sauce with tender pasta and savory turkey bacon.
- 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
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the milk slowly, whisking to avoid lumps, and cook until thickened.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce, mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to mix in some vegetables such as broccoli or peas for added nutrition.
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: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, turkey bacon