The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
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The BEST Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese is a delightful twist with turkey bacon!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, then stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon; stir to combine.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta and flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg