Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe: A Cozy Turkey Bacon Delight
A comforting and easy homemade hamburger helper recipe that combines ground turkey with crispy bacon for a delicious weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add macaroni, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the macaroni is tender.
- Stir in the cooked bacon and cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cheese based on personal preference.
- For added flavor, consider sautéing onions and bell peppers with the turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg