Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese with Crispy Turkey Bacon Topping Magic
Delight in this creamy baked mac & cheese, topped with crispy turkey bacon for that extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add milk and sour cream, stirring until combined. Gradually add cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni and turkey bacon in a large bowl.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix in some grated Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust the level of salt and pepper based on your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food