Southern Baked Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist
A creamy, indulgent twist on classic macaroni and cheese with turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Not Applicable
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, turkey bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite spices or additional vegetables.
- For a spicier dish, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg