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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Ismail Yakubu
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The macaroni and cheese was just okay and the turkey bacon was not very good.
Lindsey Cottingham
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The macaroni and cheese was bland and the turkey bacon was tough.
Lluviana Segoviano
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my macaroni and cheese turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
pamela cadena
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best macaroni and cheese he's ever had.
Fozia Ch
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this macaroni and cheese. The smokiness was really nice and the cheese sauce was very creamy.
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[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and the turkey bacon adds a nice crispy texture.
Shex Poket
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of spice and smokiness.
fatma Jitah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the macaroni and cheese turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Hero Sakib
[email protected]I was a little hesitant about the spicy smoky flavor, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was the perfect amount of spice and smokiness.
Aashiq Rain
[email protected]The macaroni and cheese was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The turkey bacon added a nice smoky flavor.
Raja hamza hamza
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the flavor.
Aasma Magar
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The spicy smoky flavor was unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.