This Creamy Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta blends all the comfort of a cheeseburger into a rich, cheesy pasta dish. It’s packed with ground beef, crispy bacon, and a homemade cheddar-parmesan Alfredo sauce that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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Step 1:Â Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Step 2:Â In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
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Step 3: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and milk. Bring to a simmer, then stir in cheddar and parmesan cheeses until smooth and melted.
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Step 4:Â Return beef to the skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss to coat everything in the creamy sauce. Top with crumbled bacon and stir gently.
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Step 5:Â Sprinkle more cheese on top if desired. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Want to spice it up? Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the Alfredo sauce. This dish also reheats well, making it great for leftovers or meal prep!
Nutrition
Calories:Â 620kcalCarbohydrates:Â 38gProtein:Â 28gFat:Â 40gSaturated Fat:Â 22gCholesterol:Â 125mgSodium:Â 720mgPotassium:Â 400mgFiber:Â 2gSugar:Â 4gVitamin A:Â 950IUVitamin C:Â 2mgCalcium:Â 280mgIron:Â 3mg