Description
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe is a 25-minute, one-pan dinner loaded with beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and creamy tomato sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food for busy nights. Save this easy, family-friendly meal and give it a try tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
½ lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
½ lb center-cut smoked bacon (6–7 slices), diced
1 lb lean ground beef (93/7)
2 (10.75 oz) cans condensed tomato soup
2 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese blend
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large skillet (10–12″) over medium heat, add the diced bacon. Sauté for 10–12 minutes until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Remove the crispy bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Discard excess bacon fat from the skillet—but don’t wipe it clean.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up, until no pink remains.
- Pour in the condensed tomato soup, then stir in the cooked bacon pieces and drained pasta until everything is well combined.
- Evenly distribute the shredded cheddar-jack cheese over the top of the mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow it to melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove the lid and gently stir the cheese into the pasta. Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta to make this gluten-sensitive friendly.
Swap in ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. ¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 688
- Sugar: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 40g