Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta - Hamburger Meat Recipes
When I say comfort food, I usually mean two things: pasta and burgers. So I figured, why not put them together? This loaded bacon cheeseburger pasta is everything I love about a big, juicy burger tossed into one skillet of creamy, cheesy noodles. It’s hearty, messy in the best way, and guaranteed to make you loosen your belt a notch.
I grew up on good old hamburgers recipes, the kind where the cheese melted faster than you could eat. Now I get the same joy in a spoonful of this pasta. It’s got all the best parts of cheeseburger recipes—ground beef, smoky bacon, gooey cheese—plus a sauce that clings to every noodle. I’ve even had friends tell me it reminds them of a buffalo burger recipe they once tried, bold and rich.
If you’re into hamburger steak recipes, or you just like experimenting with recipes using hamburger, this one’s for you. It’s proof that hamburger recipes patty don’t always need a bun to shine. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll find excuses to make it again—weeknights, game days, or whenever the craving for comfort hits hard.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound hamburger meat (ground beef)
- 8 ounces pasta (elbow macaroni or shells)
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add the hamburger meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese. Toss until everything is coated and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.