French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
A rich and creamy mac and cheese inspired by classic French onion soup, featuring turkey bacon for a smoky twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions in butter until caramelized.
- Add beef broth and thyme; simmer until slightly reduced.
- Stir in cheeses and cream, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Combine macaroni with the cheese sauce and add crumbled bacon.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add more herbs to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese, comfort food, turkey bacon