A fair portion of macaroni and cheese, topped and filled with cut turkey franks, served on a white plate, on a cyan napkin, atop a wooden table.

Turkey Mac & Cheese

Name: Turkey Mac & Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked macaroni; 1 (12-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Turkey Franks, cut into ½-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; 1½ cups shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese

Looking for a comfort food recipe that’s kid-friendly (and adult-friendly, too)? Then try this quick Turkey Mac & Cheese recipe tonight, with real homemade cheese sauce and turkey franks.

Total Time

30 Minutes

Serving Size

5 Servings

cups uncooked macaroni

(12-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Jumbo Turkey Franks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

tablespoons butter

tablespoons flour

cups milk

1 1/2

cups shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

Cook macaroni as specified on the package or until al dente; drain.

Heat skillet over medium heat. Add turkey franks. Cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally; remove from pan. In same pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour; stir 1 minute.

Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk to remove any lumps.

Cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.

Add macaroni and turkey franks; stir to combine.

Calories

440

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

41g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat