Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and comforting dish that combines the creamy goodness of mac and cheese with hearty meatloaf flavors, all topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked macaroni, milk, and half of the cheddar cheese to the turkey mixture; stir well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish; top with remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in your favorite spices or herbs.
- Feel free to substitute with different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg