Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

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This hearty, cheesy pasta dish combines all the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger in a comforting, easy-to-make meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s loaded with juicy ground beef, crispy bacon, and melty cheese, all tossed with pasta for a delicious twist on a classic favorite!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (e.g., rotini, penne, or shells)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional for added flavor)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped pickles, for garnish (optional)
  • Green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.
  3. Sauté the onions and garlic: Add diced onions to the skillet with the bacon grease and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Brown the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Add sauces: Stir in ketchup and mustard, combining everything evenly. Then, add the can of diced tomatoes (optional) and mix well.
  6. Create the cheesy sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream and heavy cream. Once combined, gradually add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
  7. Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated in the cheesy sauce.
  8. Finish with bacon: Stir in the crumbled bacon, saving some for garnish if desired.
  9. Garnish and serve: Serve the loaded bacon cheeseburger pasta hot, garnished with chopped pickles, green onions, and reserved bacon if desired.

Enjoy your comforting Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta!

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