Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A deliciously creamy Southern baked mac and cheese recipe featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente and drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the flour, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until thickened.
- Add the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni, chopped turkey bacon, and diced chicken ham.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with breadcrumbs before baking.
- Feel free to mix different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Southern Baked Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham