SPICY SMOKY MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TURKEY BACON
This is my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. You can adjust the amounts of paprika, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to suit your tastes. I like spicy food so the recipe as it is written is spicy.
Provided by PureIce23
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in the shell pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- While the pasta is cooking, place the turkey bacon strips between two paper towels on a microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave on High until the bacon is crispy, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the microwave. Allow the bacon to cool; crumble and set aside.
- Once the pasta has cooked and is draining, combine the processed cheese, cream, and half-and-half in the pot that was used to cook the pasta. Cook and stir over medium heat until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in the paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and crumbled turkey bacon. Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 143.5 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 1555.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
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Mehedihassan Mahir
[email protected]I didn't like this recipe. The cheese sauce was too thick and the turkey bacon was too smoky.
lumi nec
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too spicy for me, but it's still really good.
Bella Driver
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Brayde__thedino
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had.
Prince Shahin
[email protected]Amazing recipe! I've made this several times now and it's always a hit.
Precious nwabunike
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is to die for! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the turkey bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Fazal Shoaz
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The smoky flavor of the turkey bacon and the spiciness of the peppers really make this dish something special.
Cumar Ismaaciil
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The macaroni and cheese is creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice.
Maqsoodmemon Maqsoodmemon
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so good! I love the combination of the smoky turkey bacon and the spicy peppers. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Christina Hart
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! I used regular bacon instead of turkey bacon and it was still amazing. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Raphael Musyoka
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The smoky flavor from the turkey bacon and the kick from the peppers was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.