Baked Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon
This Baked Mac and Cheese combines creamy cheese sauce with savory turkey bacon for an indulgent dish that’s sure to please.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Add the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and stir until melted and well combined.
- Add the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce, mixing well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Feel free to substitute with your favorite cheese types.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baked Mac and Cheese, Creamy Cheese, Turkey Bacon