Homemade Hamburger Helper: Easy Turkey Bacon Comfort Food
A quick and delicious homemade version of the classic Hamburger Helper with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in elbow macaroni, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with chopped turkey bacon.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Homemade Hamburger Helper, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food