Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta. This creamy, cheesy dish combines al dente pasta, savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and rich cheddar for an unforgettable meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Perfect for busy weeknights or game nights, this one-pot wonder is as easy to make as it is delicious. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will have your family and friends asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and beef broth; bring to a simmer. Add ketchup, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked pasta with the cheese mixture and reserved bacon; mix thoroughly.
- Serve immediately topped with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg