Southern Baked Mac with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Delight
A delicious twist on traditional mac and cheese featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 4 ounces chicken ham
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then add chicken ham and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, turkey bacon, chicken ham, cheddar cheese, milk, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use gluten-free macaroni for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg