Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta You’ll Crave: Indulgent and Easy
A deliciously indulgent pasta dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with the comfort of pasta, perfect for those looking for an easy meal to satisfy their cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper to the beef. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth, ketchup, and mustard, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and mix well to combine.
- Top with crispy bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced pickles or chopped onions on top before serving.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite burger toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg