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Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Mac and Cheese

The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
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The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove, chop, and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth, then cook until thickened.
  6. Add cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until cheese is melted.
  7. Add the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce and mix well.
  8. Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the cheese sauce.
  • You can substitute the turkey bacon with regular bacon if desired.

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Keywords: comfort food, turkey bacon, mac and cheese

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