Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delicious twist on a classic dish featuring creamy pimiento cheese and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pimiento cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cheddar and pimiento cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more cheese to the mixture.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg