Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish that combines the savory flavors of a bacon cheeseburger with pasta for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces short pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 6 slices turkey 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: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the short pasta of your choice and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up into small chunks as it cooks. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add Cream Cheese: Lower the heat and add the cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until it’s melted and combined with the beef.
- Incorporate Cheddar: Gradually stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Mix in the Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated with the cheesy beef mixture.
- Add Bacon Crumbles: Finally, crumble the crispy turkey bacon over the pasta, mixing it in gently to keep those delightful bits intact.
- Serve Warm: Serve your Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta immediately, and enjoy the deliciousness!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg