Loaded Cheeseburger Pasta You’ll Crave Again and Again
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich flavors of creamy cheese and seasoned ground beef in a satisfying pasta dish. This recipe is a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering hearty flavor in just 30 minutes. With its creamy sauce and a crunchy topping, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Plus, it’s easily customizable, allowing you to swap out ingredients based on personal preferences or what you have on hand!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces short pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot with salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Brown the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through.
- Add seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Make the sauce: Lower heat and mix in cream cheese until melted; add cheddar while stirring until creamy.
- Combine: Drain pasta and toss it with the sauce mixture in the skillet.
- Serve: Top with crumbled crispy bacon before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg