macaroni and cheese with zesty turkey

How To Make macaroni and cheese with zesty turkey

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Coat the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray
• 2

  Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil,and macaroni and cook for 8 minutes.Drain and transfer to a large bowl with 2 tablespoons margarine and toss to coat.Add parmesan cheese,dry onion soup mix and 2 tablespoons minced garlic;mix well
• 3

  Place the bacon strips in a large,deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat,turning occasionally,until evenly browned,about 10 minutes.Drain the bacon strips on a paper towel-lined plate and chop into small pieces.
• 4

  Stir 2 tablespoons margarine,sweet onion and remaining minced garlic into the bacon drippings in the pan and cook and stir in 2 minutes.Add turkey pieces and mix well.Reduce the heat to medium-low,and add brown sugar.
• 5

  Cook,stirring occasionally,for 10 to 15 minutes until the turkey and onions are golden brown.Mix in cooked bacon and bread crumbs into turkey mixture,transfer into a greased baking pan.
• 6

  Return to skillet to the heat and melt remaining margarine over medium-low heat.Whisk the flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown,about 5 minutes.Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat.Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and thickened.Stir in italian seasoning,cream cheese and monterey jack cheese.Remove from heat and cool completely for 5 minutes.
• 7

  Pour the sauce over the macaroni mixture,stirring well.Transfer to a prepared baking pan;mix well.Sprinkle with shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese.
• 8

  Bake in preheated oven until bubbling,about 30 minutes.
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