Description
The best homemade baked mac and cheese recipe enhanced with turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses to the pot, stirring until melted.
- Mix in the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Allow the mac and cheese to cool slightly before serving to help it set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg