Tini’s Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon Bliss
Tini’s Mac and Cheese is a creamy, delicious dish that combines the comforting flavors of traditional mac and cheese with the savory kick of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. 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 constantly until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted. Add garlic powder and mix well.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni and turkey bacon. Stir until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Feel free to mix in additional vegetables like spinach or tomatoes for extra flavor.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams