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Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta: Your New Weeknight Favorite

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta perfectly blends comforting cheeseburger flavors with creamy pasta, making it an ideal weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces short pasta penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni
For the Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 4 slices bacon crispy for maximum enjoyment
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese essential for cheeseburger experience
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add short pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  2. In a large skillet, heat over medium heat, add the crumbled ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. With the cooked beef still in the skillet, stir in the crispy bacon pieces and heat for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and add cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the skillet. Stir for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gently fold the drained pasta into the skillet, tossing to coat with the creamy sauce for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve the Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta hot, garnished with additional crispy bacon or fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For busy nights, consider prepping ingredients ahead to make cooking quicker.

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