Description
Loaded turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger with creamy pasta. This one-pot dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. With its delightful mix of crispy bacon, seasoned ground meat, and melted cheese, it’s sure to become a favorite that you’ll crave time and again. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this hearty meal is ideal for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces short pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 6 slices crispy bacon
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat while seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir in crispy bacon pieces and add cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Fold in the drained pasta until well-coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg