400-Year-Old Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Bake Recipe
The Pasta Queen’s “400-Year-Old” Mac and Cheese Bake Is Old-School Delicious
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crisp and crumble it.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stir in flour, cook for a minute.
- Add milk slowly, whisking constantly until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until melted.
- Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a large bowl, add bacon.
- Pour into a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, sprinkle with breadcrumbs before baking.
- Adjust cheese types for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, turkey bacon, bake, indulgent