Description
This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Mac combines everything you love about cheeseburgers and mac and cheese. It’s a savory, cheesy, and indulgent dish with beef, bacon, creamy cheddar, and tender pasta, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Macaroni:
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni:
Boil macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Prepare Beef Mixture:
In a skillet, sauté onions until softened. Add ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cooking until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in ketchup and mustard. - Make Cheese Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk and slowly whisk in cheddar cheese until smooth and melted. Season with salt and pepper. - Combine Everything:
Add the cooked macaroni and beef mixture to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine, then fold in the crumbled bacon. - Serve:
Garnish with extra cheese or bacon bits if desired, and enjoy while hot!
Notes
- Feel free to add toppings like pickles, tomatoes, or jalapeños to customize.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to keep it creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg