Description
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Mac combines all your favorite flavors of a bacon cheeseburger with the comfort of creamy mac and cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is a quick, delicious meal the whole family will love. It’s savory, cheesy, and packed with crispy bacon, juicy beef, and tender pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: pickles, jalapeños, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook bacon: Fry bacon until crispy. Let it cool, then crumble.
- Brown beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef with onions and garlic. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Create sauce: Add beef broth, milk, ketchup, and mustard to the beef. Simmer and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Stir in cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon until fully mixed.
- Serve: Garnish with extra cheese and any desired toppings. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute cheddar with other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 (estimate)
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg