Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet

• Macaroni
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 6 slices bacon
• Cheddar Cheese
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 tablespoons ketchup

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!