Million Dollar Baked Ziti: Indulgent Comfort Food Upgrade with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Indulge in this deliciously upgraded version of baked ziti, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham for a unique twist on a classic comfort food.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pasta)
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 8 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add turkey bacon. Cook until crispy.
- Add diced chicken ham and stir for another 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the bacon and chicken ham mixture.
- Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil or parsley as a garnish before serving.
- Adjust the amount of cheese based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Million Dollar Baked Ziti, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham