Cheeseburger Pasta
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
587 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheeseburger Pasta
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Cheeseburger Pasta is an easy family recipe that's made in a skillet with bacon and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce! You will love making this easy dinner recipe.
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Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- ¾ lb. ground beef
- 1 ½ teaspoon steak seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup chicken broth or beef broth
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ lb. rotini pasta
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Instructions
- Cut the bacon into thirds and fry in a large high-walled skillet or Dutch oven over low heat until crispy on both sides. Remove from skillet and reserve bacon drippings. Roughly chop the bacon once cooled. (Measure out remaining ingredients while the bacon cooks.)
- Season the ground beef with steak seasoning and cook and crumble it over medium-high heat in the same skillet. Drain any grease, then remove and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted pasta water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain once cooked.
- While the pasta boils, melt 3 tablespoons reserved bacon drippings (or butter) to the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tbsp. flour and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream in small splashes, stirring continuously. Add the milk and chicken broth in the same manner. Stir in the mustard, ketchup, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Let the base cool for a minute, then gradually sprinkle in the cheddar cheese, stirring continuously.
- Add the ground beef and half of the bacon and stir to combine. Gently stir in the drained pasta.
- Sprinkle with remaining bacon and serve!
Notes
- Pro Tips
- Optional Additions
- Storage
- I use Frank's hot sauce in this recipe. (Reminder: The hot sauce is a flavor enhancer and it doesn't make this hot/spicy.)
- Be sure to shred the cheese fresh from a block as it will melt and taste much better than packaged shredded cheese. I use Cracker Barrel Sharp yellow cheese for this recipe.
- Other pastas that work well include macaroni, shell pasta, and bowtie/farfalle.
- I use my own Steak Seasoning for this but other varieties like McCormick can also be used.
- Ground Turkey can be used instead of ground beef.
- Diced red onions can be added during the last 5 minutes of cooking the ground beef if desired!
- Diced tomatoes and/or pickles can also be sprinkled on top at the end.
- 1-2 teaspoons BBQ sauce can be added with the other condiments as well.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Leftovers do freeze/reheat well, just be sure not to overcook the pasta. (I always set a timer.)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
558mg
(23%)
Potassium
454mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
849IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 849IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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