Description
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining the beloved flavors of a cheeseburger with hearty pasta. This dish features crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and a creamy cheese sauce that creates a mouthwatering meal perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings. With easy preparation and customizable options, this recipe promises to satisfy your cravings for indulgent comfort food every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 6 oz bacon, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet with bacon grease, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined, then mix in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Combine cooked pasta with the beef mixture; add ketchup and mustard to taste.
- Serve topped with crispy bacon bits and extra cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg