Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Delight
A rich and creamy mac and cheese that’s perfect for your Thanksgiving feast, featuring indulgent turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in milk gradually, followed by garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni, turkey bacon, and chicken ham.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with more cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham