The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
The BEST Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish that combines turkey bacon and chicken ham for an indulgent yet delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until well combined.
- Add the milk gradually, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in the cheese until melted.
- Add the black pepper, paprika, turkey bacon, and chicken ham to the cheese sauce.
- Combine the sauce with the macaroni, then pour into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more milk to the cheese sauce.
- Feel free to use different cheese varieties for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg