Turkey Mac & Cheese
If you’re craving a comforting and creamy dish, our Mac & Cheese Recipe is the answer! This indulgent pasta bake combines velvety cheese sauce with perfectly cooked pasta, creating a warm hug in a bowl that’s sure to please everyone. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a casual family gathering, this cheesy delight is quick to prepare and can easily be made ahead of time. Customize it with your favorite ingredients—add veggies for nutrition or spice it up for an exciting twist. Dive into this deliciously satisfying meal and enjoy every cheesy bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 lb medium pasta shells
- 1/4 cup butter
- 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
- Optional: Turkey bacon or plant-based alternative
Instructions
- Slice onions; caramelize in butter and olive oil over medium heat for about 40 minutes.
- Cook bacon (or substitute) until crispy in a skillet over low heat; reserve drippings.
- Prepare the cheese sauce by whisking flour into reserved drippings, then adding heavy cream and milk gradually until smooth.
- Stir in mustard powder, thyme, garlic powder, and hot sauce; bring to a boil then simmer.
- Cook pasta shells until al dente; drain well.
- Combine pasta with cheese sauce and fold in caramelized onions and bacon.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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