30-Minute White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a creamy and flavorful 30-minute white cheddar mac and cheese with a delicious twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly add milk, whisking continuously until thickened.
- Stir in the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and chopped turkey bacon with the cheese sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe is quick and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Substitute regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: 30-Minute White Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon