Mac and Cheese: The Best Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Delight
Learn how to make the ultimate Mac and Cheese with turkey bacon and chicken ham in this delicious recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Add the chicken ham and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, mustard powder, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, turkey bacon, chicken ham, and cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Mac and Cheese delight!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, consider adding cream cheese to the cheese sauce.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Pasta