Creamy Mac and Cheese: The Best Turkey Bacon Delight Recipe
The BEST Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more cheese.
- For a crunchy topping, bake in the oven with breadcrumbs on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food