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Mac & Cheese with Turkey

Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Indulge in a creamy, comforting dish that’s sure to become a family favorite—this Mac & Cheese Recipe! Rich and cheesy, it features perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a luscious cheese sauce that’s enhanced with caramelized onions and crispy turkey bacon. Ideal for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs for an inviting presentation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb medium pasta shells
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 strips turkey bacon or plant-based bacon
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the onions: Slice onions and sauté them slowly in a skillet with butter and olive oil over medium heat until golden brown.
  2. Cook bacon: Chop turkey bacon into thirds and cook it in another skillet over low heat until crispy.
  3. Prepare pasta: Boil salted water and cook medium pasta shells until al dente.
  4. Make cheese sauce: In the bacon skillet, whisk flour into reserved drippings for a roux, then gradually add heavy cream and milk while stirring.
  5. Season the sauce: Add mustard powder, thyme, garlic powder, and hot sauce; simmer gently.
  6. Combine ingredients: Mix in cheeses until melted, then fold in caramelized onions and cooked pasta.
  7. Finish: Top with chopped turkey bacon before serving.

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