Description
A creamy and indulgent pasta dish that combines the flavors of a loaded bacon cheeseburger with the comfort of pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add cream cheese, beef broth, ketchup, and mustard to the skillet; stir until smooth.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni, bacon, and pickles; stir to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more toppings like diced onions or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg