Description
A comforting dish combining pasta with the indulgence of a loaded bacon cheeseburger, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces short pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter option)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crispy
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Fry the Bacon: Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces.
- Make the Sauce: In the skillet with beef, stir in cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well-coated. Fold in bacon bits.
- Serve: Dish out and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a salad or warm garlic bread. Consider adding herbs or spices for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, cheeseburger, comfort food, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, family meal