Description
Bacon Macaroni Cheeseburger Tacos are a delightful fusion of classic comfort foods. These tacos are filled with creamy mac and cheese, savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and topped with all your favorite cheeseburger fixings. Wrapped in a soft taco shell, they offer a unique and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of a cheeseburger with a twist. Perfect for taco nights or casual dinners, this recipe brings a fun, indulgent meal to the table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 taco shells (soft or hard)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup prepared macaroni and cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lettuce, avocado, or jalapeños
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until browned, and then drain any excess grease.
- Prepare bacon: While the beef is cooking, fry the bacon in a separate pan until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
- Make macaroni and cheese: Prepare the macaroni and cheese as instructed if it’s not already made.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each taco shell with a layer of macaroni and cheese, followed by ground beef. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
- Add sauces: Drizzle with ketchup and mustard for that classic cheeseburger flavor.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the tacos hot, adding optional toppings like lettuce or jalapeños for extra crunch.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or a plant-based alternative.
- Experiment with other cheeses like pepper jack for added spice.
- For a lighter version, opt for whole wheat taco shells and low-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (American/Mexican)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Bacon, Macaroni, Cheeseburger, Tacos, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Fusion Recipe