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Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta: Comfort in Every Bite

Enjoy the delightful Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta, combining classic cheeseburger flavors in a creamy pasta dish that's perfect for dinner.
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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
  • 12 oz Short Pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni) Choose for excellent sauce adherence.
For the Meat
  • 1 lb Ground Beef You can swap with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 6 oz Bacon Use crispy, cooked bacon.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese For creaminess and flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensures a luxurious consistency.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Steps
  1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the Bacon: Stir in crispy bacon pieces with beef for about 2 minutes.
  4. Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese and cheddar cheese, stir until melted and creamy.
  5. Combine with Pasta: Fold the cooked pasta into the beef mixture for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Serve hot and garnish with additional bacon or chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a creamier sauce, use freshly shredded cheddar. Taste the sauce before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.

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