Tasty Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
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Enjoy this delicious and creamy version of Chick Fil A’s mac and cheese, featuring a tasty twist with turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions and drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted.
- Add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and turkey bacon.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more cheese.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg