A delightful fusion of classic cheeseburger flavors with comforting pasta in one delicious dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta shells or any pasta of choice
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the milk, cream cheese, 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and cooked bacon.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional toppings if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg