Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Stuffed Burger. Juicy beef patties are stuffed with creamy mac ‘n’ cheese and crispy bacon, delivering a mouthwatering explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for a backyard barbecue or a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Stuffing:
- 2 cups cooked macaroni pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp paprika
Optional Toppings:
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Extra bacon strips
- Additional cheese slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Filling:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then add the cooked macaroni, crumbled bacon, and paprika. Mix well and set aside.
- Make the Burger Patties:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a thin patty.
- Stuff the Burgers:
- Place a generous spoonful of the mac ‘n’ cheese mixture in the center of 4 patties.
- Top with the remaining 4 patties and press the edges tightly to seal the stuffing inside.
- Cook the Burgers:
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the stuffed burgers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes after cooking. Serve on buns with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of cheeses in the stuffing, such as mozzarella or gouda.
- These burgers can be made ahead of time by preparing the patties and filling separately, then assembling and cooking when ready to serve.
- You can freeze the stuffed patties for up to a month. Thaw them before cooking for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: ~800 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg