Description
Hearty loaded bacon cheeseburger pasta combines classic American comfort flavors in one skillet. Creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and seasoned ground beef meld together for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pasta and Base:
- 12 oz elbow macaroni or rotini pasta
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Crisp bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crunchy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, crumble, and set aside.
- In the same skillet with bacon drippings, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook at medium-high heat until completely browned and no pink remains, roughly 6-8 minutes.
- Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Simultaneously, cook pasta in a separate pot of salted boiling water until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Pour beef broth and heavy cream into the skillet with the beef, creating a rich, creamy sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold cooked pasta into the beef mixture, ensuring every noodle is generously coated with the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot pasta, allowing it to melt thoroughly.
- Incorporate crumbled bacon throughout the dish, reserving some for garnish.
- Transfer to serving plates and top with remaining bacon bits and chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Choose high-quality bacon for maximum flavor and crispy texture.
- Drain excess fat after cooking bacon to prevent greasy results.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce overall dish fat content without sacrificing taste.
- Swap regular pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free options for dietary alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg