Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A creamy and delicious Southern baked mac and cheese made with turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
- Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni, turkey bacon, chicken ham, and spices to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- This dish can be customized with different cheeses or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg