Description
A comforting dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with pasta for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces short pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
- 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
- Start by boiling water in a large pot and cook the short pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, stirring until well mixed and the meat is fully browned.
- Reduce the heat to low, then add the cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheeses melt into a creamy sauce.
- Incorporate the cooked pasta into the cheese mixture, blending everything together until the pasta is thoroughly coated.
- Finally, fold in the crispy bacon bits for that extra crunch and flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in sautéed onions or bell peppers. For a kick, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: bacon, cheeseburger, pasta, comfort food, hearty meal