Thank God it is Friday. In our house, Friday means pizza and movie night. We have pizza EVERY Friday night, rain or shine! This is my day to clean up the house, get ready to have a fun-filled weekend with family, and use whatever is in the pantry and fridge for quick breakfast and lunch meals. Today, I created something new (as I often do), giving a twist to an old favorite, I thought to use the leftover turkey bacon from breakfast a couple of days ago and combine it with homemade mac n' cheese.
I started making homemade mac n' cheese just this past year after realizing how easy it was to make, and also how much more delicious it is than out of the box mac. My kids also have quickly grown quite fond of the homemade favorite. However, I have always combined it with traditional pork bacon to give it an extra boost of flavor and protein, but that also comes with a high amount of fat. I have recently begun to enjoy turkey bacon instead with less fat and calories. My family will be healther and happier with this choice. We will still have an occasional meal with pork bacon, as you can't completely give up the things you love~
I believe that some delicious, but unhealthy things are good in moderation. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
Mac n' Cheese with Leftover Turkey Bacon
12 oz. box of Hidden Vegetable twisted elbow pasta
3 Tbsp. organic butter
6 Tbsp. white whole wheat flour
10 oz. low fat evaporated milk
1 cup mexican cheese
1 cup leftover turkey bacon (or however much you have!)
Serves 6 for $1.17 per serving
Boil water and cook pasta as instructed on the box. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When butter is melted, whisk flour into melted butter in the pan, making a roux. Cook roux at medium-high heat for a few minutes, constantly stirring. Roux will begin to bubble and thicken. Add evaporated milk to the roux, and continue to whisk together. Sauce will begin to thicken for 5-7 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted on medium-low. Add cheese mixture to strained pasta. Heat up leftover turkey bacon in the microwave for 60 seconds. Stack slices of bacon and use kitchen shears to cut the bacon into small pieces. Fold bacon into mac n' cheese. Enjoy!
From my home to yours,
Sarah
-The Cheap Gourmet Mom
I started making homemade mac n' cheese just this past year after realizing how easy it was to make, and also how much more delicious it is than out of the box mac. My kids also have quickly grown quite fond of the homemade favorite. However, I have always combined it with traditional pork bacon to give it an extra boost of flavor and protein, but that also comes with a high amount of fat. I have recently begun to enjoy turkey bacon instead with less fat and calories. My family will be healther and happier with this choice. We will still have an occasional meal with pork bacon, as you can't completely give up the things you love~
I believe that some delicious, but unhealthy things are good in moderation. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
Mac n' Cheese with Leftover Turkey Bacon
12 oz. box of Hidden Vegetable twisted elbow pasta
3 Tbsp. organic butter
6 Tbsp. white whole wheat flour
10 oz. low fat evaporated milk
1 cup mexican cheese
1 cup leftover turkey bacon (or however much you have!)
Serves 6 for $1.17 per serving
Boil water and cook pasta as instructed on the box. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When butter is melted, whisk flour into melted butter in the pan, making a roux. Cook roux at medium-high heat for a few minutes, constantly stirring. Roux will begin to bubble and thicken. Add evaporated milk to the roux, and continue to whisk together. Sauce will begin to thicken for 5-7 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted on medium-low. Add cheese mixture to strained pasta. Heat up leftover turkey bacon in the microwave for 60 seconds. Stack slices of bacon and use kitchen shears to cut the bacon into small pieces. Fold bacon into mac n' cheese. Enjoy!
From my home to yours,
Sarah
-The Cheap Gourmet Mom
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