Description
This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate comfort food mashup! Packed with savory ground beef, crispy bacon, creamy cheddar cheese, and a rich sauce, it combines all your favorite cheeseburger flavors into a cozy pasta dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s quick, easy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Top with your favorite burger fixings for extra fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (elbow macaroni or your favorite shape)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, extra cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Leave bacon grease in the skillet.
- Brown the Beef: In the same skillet, add ground beef, diced onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onion is translucent. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the Sauce: Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, ketchup, and mustard. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the Pasta: Toss in the cooked pasta and mix to coat. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve: Top with crispy bacon and optional toppings like diced tomatoes, pickles, or shredded lettuce.
Notes
- Add Veggies: Sauté bell peppers or mushrooms with the beef for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Cheese Swap: Feel free to use mozzarella, gouda, or pepper jack if cheddar isn’t your favorite.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: All Things Delicious
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg