French Onion Soup Mac: Indulgent Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this indulgent French Onion Soup Mac, enriched with the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onions until caramelized.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually add beef broth.
- Add thyme, macaroni, and turkey bacon; mix well.
- Stir in cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine to the onions while caramelizing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup Mac, comfort food, turkey bacon