Mac and Cheese Delight: Creamy Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Twist
Enjoy this delicious twist on classic mac and cheese with creamy turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked macaroni, turkey bacon, and chicken ham; mix well.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with breadcrumbs before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams