Classic Baked Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
Delve into the indulgent flavor of Classic Baked Mac and Cheese with a twist of savory turkey bacon. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Add macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a creamier mac and cheese, add an extra cup of cheese.
- Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg