Easy Creamy Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy mac and cheese enhanced with turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, cook turkey bacon until crisp; remove and crumble.
- In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Add macaroni, turkey bacon, and chicken ham; mix well and heat through.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, you can add more cheese.
- Try substituting with different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham