Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni

• Elbow Macaroni
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• Yellow Mustard
• Chopped Tomatoes
• Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook 1 pound of macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. While macaroni cooks, cook 6 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
4. Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1/2 cup chopped green onions to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
5. Stir in 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, and 1/2 cup diced tomatoes. Stir until well combined.
7. Crumble the cooked bacon into the skillet. Add the cooked macaroni and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
8. Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.