Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Recipe

Get ready for a flavor explosion! This Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet tastes EXACTLY like your favorite burger, but in a creamy, cheesy, pasta-packed skillet meal. A family-friendly favorite, this recipe is elevated with a secret ketchup kick for extra deliciousness. It's quick, easy, and guaranteed to become a weeknight staple!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 677.8 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 4.2 (14 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet

  • 1 (1 pound) box elbow macaroni
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons reserved bacon grease

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How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet

  1. Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, cook 6 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and place on paper towels to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  3. Discard remaining bacon grease.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, in the reserved bacon grease until softened. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the beef and onion.
  6. Add the cooked bacon, 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons ketchup.
  7. Stir everything together until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  8. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with a side salad (optional).
  10. Enjoy your cheesy, bacon-y, burger-rific masterpiece!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

73g

Carbs

18g

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