Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese with Crunchy Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delicious twist on classic mac and cheese featuring creamy cheese sauce and a crunchy turkey bacon topping.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup crispy turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add milk and cream, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Combine cheese sauce with macaroni in a large bowl, then pour into a greased baking dish.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- Feel free to mix different types of cheese for extra flavor.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food