Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta – The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup

✨ Introduction

When a classic bacon cheeseburger meets creamy pasta, you get the ultimate comfort food fusion: Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta. It’s everything you love — juicy seasoned beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and tender pasta — all tossed in a rich, savory sauce that hits every crave-worthy note. This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights, picky eaters, or anyone who wants a little indulgence in their bowl.

🍽️ Servings & Time

• Yield: 4–6 servings
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

Pasta & Protein:

• 12 oz pasta (penne, shells, or elbow)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 6 slices bacon, chopped

Cheese & Dairy:

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup cream cheese
• ¾ cup milk (or half-and-half)

Veggies & Aromatics:

• ½ cup onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional: diced pickles or tomato for garnish

Condiments & Spices:

• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & pepper, to taste

🧑‍🍳 Equipment Needed

• Large skillet or deep sauté pan
• Large pot (for pasta)
• Slotted spoon
• Spatula
• Grater (for cheese)

🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Crisp the Bacon:

In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 1 tbsp bacon grease in the pan.

3. Cook the Beef:

In the same skillet, add diced onions and garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then add ground beef. Cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.

4. Add Flavor:

Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Add cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth and creamy.

5. Combine & Cheese It Up:

Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Mix in cheddar cheese until melted and everything is creamy and combined. Fold in bacon, saving a little for garnish.

6. Serve & Garnish:

Spoon into bowls and top with extra cheese, bacon, or even chopped pickles or tomatoes for a true cheeseburger vibe.

🔁 Variations

• Spicy Version: Add a dash of hot sauce or diced jalapeños.
• Veggie Boost: Mix in peas, spinach, or bell peppers.
• Low Carb Option: Swap pasta for cooked cauliflower or zucchini noodles.

🧊 Storage Tips

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
• Freeze: Freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat with added cheese.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different meat?
Absolutely — ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based beef all work well.

What’s the best cheese to use?
Sharp cheddar gives that classic cheeseburger flavor, but you can mix in mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or even a little American cheese for extra melt.

Is this kid-friendly?
100%! It’s like mac and cheese and cheeseburgers had a baby — kids love it.

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Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta – The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup

When a classic bacon cheeseburger meets creamy pasta, you get the ultimate comfort food fusion: Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta. It’s everything you love — juicy seasoned beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and tender pasta — all tossed in a rich, savory sauce that hits every crave-worthy note. This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights, picky eaters, or anyone who wants a little indulgence in their bowl.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Pasta & Protein:

• 12 oz pasta penne, shells, or elbow
• 1 lb ground beef
• 6 slices bacon chopped

Cheese & Dairy:

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup cream cheese
• ¾ cup milk or half-and-half
• Veggies & Aromatics:
• ½ cup onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• Optional: diced pickles or tomato for garnish

Condiments & Spices:

• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

• Large skillet or deep sauté pan
• Large pot (for pasta)
• Slotted spoon
• Spatula
• Grater (for cheese)

Method

 

Cook the Pasta:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Crisp the Bacon:

1. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 1 tbsp bacon grease in the pan.

Cook the Beef:

1. In the same skillet, add diced onions and garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then add ground beef. Cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.

Add Flavor:

1. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Add cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth and creamy.

Combine & Cheese It Up:

1. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Mix in cheddar cheese until melted and everything is creamy and combined. Fold in bacon, saving a little for garnish.

Serve & Garnish:

1. Spoon into bowls and top with extra cheese, bacon, or even chopped pickles or tomatoes for a true cheeseburger vibe.

Notes

🔁 Variations
Spicy Version: Add a dash of hot sauce or diced jalapeños.

Veggie Boost: Mix in peas, spinach, or bell peppers.

Low Carb Option: Swap pasta for cooked cauliflower or zucchini noodles.

🧊 Storage Tips
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Reheat: Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.

Freeze: Freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat with added cheese.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different meat?
Absolutely — ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based beef all work well.

What’s the best cheese to use?
Sharp cheddar gives that classic cheeseburger flavor, but you can mix in mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or even a little American cheese for extra melt.

Is this kid-friendly?
100%! It’s like mac and cheese and cheeseburgers had a baby — kids love it.