meaty alfredo baked macaroni

2 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on May 28, 2024

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.

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add shaved Parmesan cheese; spread evenly.
  • Step 3
    Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Heat the avocado oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Add sliced turkey, sliced Italian sausages, sliced pepperoncini peppers and chopped carrot, cook and saute for 6 minutes until are browned.
  • Step 6
    Reduce to low heat.
  • Step 7
    Stir in roasted garlic and herb seasoning, ground cumin,Dijon mustard and sweet and tangy seasoning; continue to saute for 3 minutes.
  • Step 8
    In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, cream cheese, alfredo sauce, shredded Swiss cheese and crumbled bacon; whisk together for 3 minutes until blended.
  • Step 9
    Add cooked macaroni and alfredo sauce mixture onto the turkey/sausage mixture and mix together until combined. Remove from heat.
  • Step 10
    Spoon into the prepared baking dish evenly. Sprinkle with extra sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Step 11
    Bake for 35 minutes or until the casserole is set. Cool completey for 10 minutes.

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Keyword: #sausage
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #macaroni
Keyword: #dinner
Keyword: #Turkey
Ingredient: Turkey
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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