Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and creamy mac and cheese casserole featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Combine macaroni, cheese sauce, turkey bacon, salt, pepper, and paprika in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding breadcrumbs on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food