French onion soup mac with turkey bacon: a comforting twist
A delicious and comforting twist on classic French onion soup, featuring creamy macaroni and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces macaroni pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add onions to the pot with butter and sauté until caramelized.
- Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked macaroni and bacon to the pot. Mix well.
- Stir in the cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using caramelized onion broth.
- Top with more cheese for a cheesy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg