Homemade Hamburger Helper: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious and easy homemade version of Hamburger Helper made with turkey bacon for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat.
- Add the elbow macaroni, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until the macaroni is cooked through.
- Chop the crispy turkey bacon and stir it back into the skillet.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding some shredded cheese on top before serving.
- You can substitute ground beef for the turkey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Homemade Hamburger Helper, comfort food, turkey bacon