The Best Homemade Baked Mac: Indulgent Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
The Best Homemade Baked Mac is the ultimate comfort food, featuring creamy cheese sauce and crispy turkey bacon for a delicious twist on a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in cheese until melted, then mix in cooked macaroni and bacon.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese sauce.
- Feel free to mix different types of cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg