john legend’s macaroni and cheese: an indulgent twist with turkey bacon
Experience a creamy and indulgent twist on traditional macaroni and cheese with John Legend’s recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until thickened.
- Add cheese, paprika, black pepper, and salt, stirring until the cheese is melted.
- Fold in the macaroni and cooked turkey bacon until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to substitute the types of cheese used for a unique flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: John Legend's Macaroni and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Turkey Bacon