meaty alfredo baked macaroni
This new baked macaroni recipe I created is filled with sliced leftover turkey, Italian sausage, extra sharp cheddar cheese and a delicious bacon and swiss alfredo sauce.
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prep time
40 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 pound dry elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 5 cups leftover roasted turkey (skin on)
- 1 pound sweet italian sausages, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 6 pepperoncini peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 2 tablespoons roasted garlic and herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet and tangy seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar refrigerated alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
How To Make meaty alfredo baked macaroni
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Step 2Coat a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add shaved Parmesan cheese; spread evenly.
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Step 3Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
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Step 4Heat the avocado oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Step 5Add sliced turkey, sliced Italian sausages, sliced pepperoncini peppers and chopped carrot, cook and saute for 6 minutes until are browned.
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Step 6Reduce to low heat.
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Step 7Stir in roasted garlic and herb seasoning, ground cumin,Dijon mustard and sweet and tangy seasoning; continue to saute for 3 minutes.
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Step 8In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, cream cheese, alfredo sauce, shredded Swiss cheese and crumbled bacon; whisk together for 3 minutes until blended.
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Step 9Add cooked macaroni and alfredo sauce mixture onto the turkey/sausage mixture and mix together until combined. Remove from heat.
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Step 10Spoon into the prepared baking dish evenly. Sprinkle with extra sharp cheddar cheese.
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Step 11Bake for 35 minutes or until the casserole is set. Cool completey for 10 minutes.
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Ingredient:
Turkey
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Category:
Casseroles
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