Baked Extra Cheesy Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously indulgent twist on classic mac and cheese, featuring extra cheese 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: Dairy
- 1 pound 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 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and crumbled turkey bacon to the cheese sauce, mixing well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- For extra crunch, top with breadcrumbs before baking.
- Feel free to use a mix of cheeses for varied flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Baked Extra Cheesy Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon Recipe