What happens when your favorite burger meets your go-to pasta dish? You get this Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta—a rich, cheesy, and savory dinner that tastes just like a classic bacon cheeseburger but served in a cozy pasta bowl. This recipe brings together juicy ground beef, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all tossed with pasta in a creamy, ketchup-spiked sauce. It’s everything you love about burgers and mac & cheese—wrapped into one satisfying meal.
Why You’ll Love This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Kid-Friendly: A guaranteed hit with the whole family.
- One-Pan Wonder: Fewer dishes, all the flavor.
- Customizable: Add pickles, swap cheeses, or use your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini, penne, or your choice)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to combine. Slowly add the milk while stirring to create a creamy base. Let the sauce thicken.
Step 3: Add Flavor
Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Combine and Melt
Add cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Dish out your loaded pasta hot and garnish with extra bacon or cheese if desired.
Variations & Add-Ins
- Add Pickles: Chopped dill pickles for that burger tang.
- Top with Onions: Sautéed onions or fried shallots make a great topping.
- Spice It Up: Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Swap the Cheese: Try American cheese, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
Storage & Reheating
To Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Warm on the stove or microwave with a splash of milk to keep the sauce creamy.
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked pasta rotini, penne, or your choice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
- Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to combine. Slowly add the milk while stirring to create a creamy base. Let the sauce thicken.
Step 3: Add Flavor
- Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Combine and Melt
- Add cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Dish out your loaded pasta hot and garnish with extra bacon or cheese if desired.
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