Mac and Cheese Delight: Creamy Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Twist
A delicious twist on classic mac and cheese featuring creamy turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same pan, add butter and flour to make a roux; gradually stir in milk.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni, chicken ham, and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce; mix well.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding breadcrumbs on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mac & Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham