The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
The BEST Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese that includes a delightful twist with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more cheese or use a cheese sauce mix.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg