Description
Creamy loaded bacon cheeseburger pasta brings indulgent comfort straight from classic American diner cuisine to your dinner table. Rich beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese create a hearty one-pot meal promising delicious satisfaction in every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
Carbohydrates:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (elbow macaroni or your favorite shape)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Sauces:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Diced tomatoes
- Pickles
- Lettuce
- Extra cheese
Instructions
- Immerse the pasta strands in a generously salted, bubbling water bath, adhering to package timing guidelines. Once tender, rescue and temporarily set aside.
- Render the bacon bits in a spacious cast-iron skillet, transforming them into golden, crackling morsels. Transfer the crisp fragments onto absorbent paper, reserving the rich, flavor-packed drippings.
- Utilize the same skillet’s residual bacon essence to sauté ground beef alongside finely diced onion and aromatic garlic. Brown the meat thoroughly, ensuring the onions soften and become translucent. Eliminate any surplus fatty liquid if necessary.
- Introduce a symphony of liquids – beef broth, velvety heavy cream, tangy ketchup, and zesty mustard. Blend these components seamlessly, allowing them to harmonize and reduce for approximately five minutes.
- Cascade the previously prepared pasta into the skillet, gently enrobing each strand with the robust sauce. Extinguish the heat and fold in sharp cheddar cheese, watching it melt into a luxurious coating.
- Present the dish crowned with the previously crisped bacon fragments. Elevate the experience by scattering optional embellishments like vibrant diced tomatoes, briny pickle slivers, or delicate shredded lettuce.
Notes
- Reserve the bacon grease for an extra layer of rich, smoky taste that elevates the entire dish’s depth.
- Remove the skillet from heat before adding cheese to prevent separating and ensure smooth, creamy incorporation.
- Swap pasta with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a lighter, keto-friendly version that maintains the burger’s classic flavors.
- Bacon is naturally salty, so taste before adding extra salt and adjust seasonings carefully to prevent an overly salty result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg