Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese: The Best Turkey Bacon Delight
The BEST Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe is a creamy, cheesy delight with turkey bacon.
Equipment
- large pot
- Whisk
- baking dish
- oven
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
- In a large pot, melt ¼ cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Add 3 cups of cheddar cheese and all the mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine and Bake
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring well to combine. Transfer the mac and cheese to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the mac and cheese. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try using a mix of cheeses such as Gruyère or Monterey Jack. Let the baked mac and cheese sit for 5 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg
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